Education Instructor

**Date of job posting**:December 10, 2024

**Job Posting for Education Instructor**

**Duties**:

- Delivery of indoor and outdoor conservation education programs including nature programs at schools, conservation areas and other community locations; to local community groups and libraries; ABCA day camps and forest schools.
- Assist with the development of and ensure that the conservation education programs and services of the ABCA for school-age children complement the school curriculum.
- Assist with the development of communication, marketing and promotional materials for conservation education programs.

**Qualifications**:

- Degree from accredited university or diploma from accredited college in the fields of: Environmental Studies, Biology, Geography, Recreation, Forestry, Fish and Wildlife, Education or other applicable field of study.
- Knowledge, ability to deliver, and hands-on teaching experience through varied delivery methods including effective species identification and enthusiastic interpretation of natural science for the purpose of outdoor, conservation-education-themed program and events for school-age students and the general public.
- Adaptable, team player with proven time management skills who works well independently with professional work ethics. Excellent presentation, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of watershed management, resource management theories, and rural Ontario.

**Assets**
- Certification from the Ontario College of Teachers.
- Previous experience working in outdoor education.

**Remuneration**: $26.29 - $36.67 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

**Hours**:An average of 21 hours a week (14-34 hours weekly) with some evenings and weekends as required.

Cassie Greidanus, Conservation Education Coordinator

Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

71108 Morrison Line, RR 3 Exeter, ON N0M 1S5

519-235-2610 or 1-888-286-2610

Applicants will be contacted only if an interview is required.

The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority is an equal-opportunity employer which is progressive in conservation stewardship. Based out of Morrison Dam Conservation Area, two kilometres east of Exeter, the ABCA delivers a wide array of environmental services for 12 watershed municipalities and the general public.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: $26.29-$36.67 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-01-09
Expected start date: 2025-03-01