Assistant Forest School Leader Highschool Position

2 weeks ago


Bedford, Canada Wild Child Forest School Full time

About Sierra Club Canada Foundation

Sierra Club Canada Foundation empowers people to protect, restore and enjoy a healthy and safe planet. SCCF’s objective is to protect and restore the health of the natural environment, including communities, by empowering Sierra Club members and its citizens through education and action.

Wild Child Forest School is a project of Sierra Club Canada Foundation that provides child led, play-based learning through repeated exposure to nature. At forest school we empower children to take the lead on their learning in a natural setting over time, which may mean getting wet, dirty, making stuff with tools, and learn to extend their limits in a thoughtful and intentional way.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
As part of the staffing team, you will:
⦁ Contribute to the development & delivery Wild Child Forest School programming with the NS Wild Child Projects Coordinator

⦁ Support the development of a child’s ability to navigate risks

⦁ Mediate conflicts between participants maintaining dignity and respect for everyone involved

⦁ Ensure proper protocols and Safe Work Practices are enacted

⦁ Foster curiosity and excitement about nature

⦁ Maintain session notes and contributions to social media platforms

⦁ Communicate effectively with other educators

⦁ Maintain clean and organized gear

⦁ Create inclusive and supportive environments for kids on the autism spectrum and for queer/trans/gender creative children.

Qualifications:
To qualify for a position, we are ideally looking for:
An excellent communicator and team player

⦁ Have previous experience working with children

⦁ Love of nature and being outside in it (in all weather)

⦁ Have a positive fun attitude, yet professional approach.

⦁ Experience/interest in working in the non-profit sector

⦁ Some of the available positions require certain qualifications, depending on the external funding source (see below)

Applicants must also be prepared to provide a clear Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen and a clear Child Abuse Registry Search.

Valid First Aid with AED/CPR-C, Wilderness First Aid, Certified Lifeguard would be considered an asset.

Details of various positions available:
*Note* Working in the woods with children can be quite tiring, which is why we are creating a schedule with some days/weeks off for staff to be able to enjoy summer to create a more sustainable and enjoyable work experience and culture. We are open to negotiation/discussion if this does not work well for you.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks

**Salary**: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bedford, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Does working outside 8 hours a day 30-40 hours a week excite you?

**Experience**:

- Experience with children: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-04-28
Expected start date: 2023-07-03


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