Nature Interpreter and Children’s Program

3 weeks ago


Richmond, Canada City of Richmond BC Full time

**Children’s Program Instructor**

**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Preschool Coordinator, Community Facilities Coordinator or Director of Child Care

Services, assists with the development and implementation of a gardening program, manages the garden

beds and works directly with children in a variety of camps throughout the summer.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
Programming

Maintain garden beds at Nature School and red barn area
- this includes but is not limited to weeding in

and around the beds, planting, pruning, harvesting and installing support structures fro plants, row cover,

maintaining pathways between beds, helping with planting schedule and development and maintaining

gardening equipment.

Plan, implement, organize and lead garden-based activities; assist in developing a garden-based

curriculum.

Assist with the development and implementation of a comprehensive nature-based program for ages 3-15

years

Teach children using the First Peoples Principles of Learning, providing continuous connections to the

natural world

Facilitate outdoor programs in all kinds of weather

Supervisory

n/a

Customer Service/Communication

Help to create and contribute to a nature-based community of learners

Embody clear, effective and compassionate communicant skills with children and caregivers

Exhibit mature, non-judgemental communication; providing an open environment for learning and

creating connections

Provide respectful and nurturing interactions; understanding diverse abilities and backgrounds

Attend to children’s individual physical, emotional, and mental wellness needs

Safety/Risk Management

Monitor children in outdoor activities; conduct activities with children on an individual and group basis

Ensure program safety as outlined by Health Medical Safety regulations; follow protocols established by

hiring organization

Keep program facilities and equipment safe and clean, reporting any repairs and concerns to senior staff

Administrative

Plan and organize garden materials

Keeping records and writing documentation of garden work

Attend regular meetings with instructors as required

Responsible to fill out accident report forms

Other related duties as assigned and may vary according to facility.

**Required Qualifications**:
Grade 12 plus a Certificate/Degree in education or environmental education and two years’ experience,

including gardening, outdoor education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

BCRPA High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification (or willing to obtain)

Licensing requirements prior to start date:
Standard, Child safe or Emergency First Aid including CPR C,
19+yrs of age,
Police Information Check,
Immunization records

**Desirable Qualifications**:
Additional training/knowledge in outdoor skills
Training in inquiry based learning and responsive curriculum
2nd language
Sign language

**Hours of Work and Renumeration**:
Gardening & Instruction in Terra Nova Nature School, Beyond 4 Walls summer program
Total 280 hours, June 26-Aug 18, with 2 training days in May or early June
Start Date: Monday, June 26, 2023
$21.79

**Send cover letter and resume to by April 21, 2023**:
Thompson Community Centre: Emily Vera & Kate Dawson Terra Nova Nature School Coordinators

5151 Granville Ave, Richmond BC, V6C 1E6



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