Forest School Educator

3 weeks ago

Schomberg, Canada YMCA of Greater Toronto Full time

Hourly Rate: $20.00 - Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package

Location: YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre

Work Hours: 4 hours per week; 4 month contract

Employment Type: Contract Part Time Hourly

Number of Vacancies: 2

Anticipated Start Date: March 22, 2024

Deadline to Apply: March 15, 2024 at 5:00pm

**Be the Spark** Join our dynamic Camping and Outdoor Education Team, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work

Our Forest School Educators will work as a team to provide an enriching outdoor experience for children aged 4 - 12 enrolled in the program. Tasks include tailoring programming to children’s emergent interests with a focus on self-directed learning, conducting daily site and program assessments, working alongside children to co-assess risk, and participating in play and discovery alongside the children. Educators should be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions and seasons.

**In this role, you will**:

- Provide direct program delivery to Forest School participants, including daily and seasonal planning and preparation, ongoing observation and feedback, documentation of site assessments and program assessments, and more
- Monitor the safety of all activities and programs throughout the duty period and respond immediately to rectify any safety concerns
- Provide excellent customer service to parents/guardians by delivering feedback on their child’s experience and working together to resolve any concerns
- Assist with general maintenance and cleanliness of the site
- Continuously builds relationships with members, staff, volunteers and community partners
- Perform other duties as assigned

**What you need to succeed**:

- Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
- Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
- YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

**You bring**:

- Experience or certification in Forest School is an asset
- Experience in the outdoors is required
- Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR “C” required National Lifeguard Service award is an asset
- Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays required
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

**Why work for the YMCA?**

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020-2025 strategic plan, _Ignite the Light_,_ which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

If you are hired, prior to your start date and as a condition of your employment, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a valid medical or other Human Rights Code-related exemption.

Check out the next steps in our recruitment process and see what others are saying about working at the YMCA.

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