Casual Zoo School Teaching Assistant

1 week ago

Scarborough, Canada Toronto Zoo Full time

We are interested in dedicated individuals who are positive, enthusiastic and passionate about wildlife conservation and protecting our planet. Our Toronto Zoo is a mission-based, not-for-profit organization whose mission is connecting people, animals and conservation science to fight extinction.

**HOURS OF WORK: Up to 40 hours per week**

**PAY RATE: $18.90**

**SCHEDULE/DURATION: June 6 to September 1st**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Assist with the development and delivery of the Zoo School Grade 11 Biology program including:

- Developing lesson plans as related to SBI3U curriculum
- Updating previously developed lesson plans
- Create experiential learning tools
- Photocopying and collating activities for the Zoo School Teacher
- Assist with the delivery of Zoo School lessons, including team teaching, independent delivery of lessons, and providing coverage for the class in the absence of the Zoo School Teacher
- Assist with and lead on-site tours and behind-the-scenes tours
- Cover Zoo School Teacher’s lunch break as required
- Assist students with their work, including providing accommodations for students with Individual Education Plans
- Assist with assessment, evaluation, and reporting of student achievement, following the practices established in _Growing Success_
- Assist with daily student administration consistent with school operations, including managing registrations, daily attendance, incident reporting, etc.
- May be required to stay overnight at the Zoo’s Serengeti Bush Camp once in July and once in August as the student’s chaperone
- Liaise with parents/legal guardians of students as required
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate

**QUALIFICATIONS**_: _
- Be a recent graduate of university with a focus in biology, zoology, or related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Be enrolled in/a recent graduate of a Bachelor of Education program _preferred_, or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Intermediate/Senior qualification _preferred_
- Teachables in Biology/General Science _preferred_
- Have demonstrable knowledge of animal, plant, and conservation issues
- Demonstrate an awareness of and commitment to the environment and sustainable practices
- Full G driver’s license in good standing _preferred_
- Standard First Aid & CPR “C” certification _preferred_
- The Toronto Zoo provides accommodation for employees with disabilities, as defined under the Ontario Human Rights Code. If contacted for an interview, and you require specific accommodation for the interview process because of a disability or a medical need, then please advise the person contacting you of your requirements, so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place before you begin the interview process._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Casual, Seasonal

**Salary**: $18.90 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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