Outdoor Education Guide

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Toronto Catholic District School Board Full time

**Outdoor Education Guide**

**Junior School (Gr. 1-7)**

**Part-Time, 0.4 FTE**

**September 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024**

**Working at York House School**

York House School is a vibrant and close-knit school community where people feel valued, engaged, and connected to the school. All staff contributes towards empowering our students to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to succeed in the world beyond our doors. On our path to creating a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future, we share the belief that individuals have inherent rights and deserve to be respected for who they are; that every member of our community belongs here and feels included; that we must treat others with dignity and expect the same in return.

**About this Role**
- The Outdoor Education Guide is responsible for leading or co-leading Outdoor Education excursions for students from SK - Grade 7. This individual will inspire and empower young people to connect with classmates and the natural world. Working with the Outdoor Education Coordinator and classroom teachers SK - Grade 7, the Guide will supervise or co-lead day and overnight outdoor learning experiences throughout the year. Responsibilities will include designing, organizing, and implementing excursions and conducting risk assessments. It will involve coordinating trip logistics and communicating with teachers, students, and families. As well, t will involve coordinating and working with teachers and the Junior School Director and Assistant Director to run meaningful programs that connect curricular and co-curricular programming outdoors. In addition, this individual may be asked to support Senior School Outdoor Education Programming.

**Outdoor Education Responsibilities**
- Lead and co-lead outdoor excursions with students (Grades SK - Grade 7)
- Develop, monitor, and support clear and high standards of risk management and preparedness
- Cultivate students’ curiosity, confidence, growth mindset, grit, leadership and well-being through dynamic Outdoor Education excursions
- Cultivate students’ competencies related to self-care, nutrition, safety, and play in the outdoors
- Cultivate understanding, action, and reflection related to environmental sustainability
- May assist the Outdoor Education Coordinator with developing a scope and sequence for Outdoor Education programming and measures for evaluating and improving quality of the program
- Collaborate with teachers to deepen experiential and Outdoor Education learning
- Coordinate with Director of Junior School as needed for excursions and collaborate with classroom teachers to support an age-appropriate Outdoor Education ProgramDevelop and facilitate student experiential learning cycle
- Manage the use, repair, and ongoing replacement of Outdoor Education equipment

**Other Duties & Specific Tasks**
- Guide day trips for Little and Junior Schools and support overnight on occasional camps & excursions
- Provide support, education, and training to staff/faculty on Outdoor Education, and Safety and Emergency Preparedness related to Outdoor Education experiences
- May assist with serving as a Lead or Assistant Guide in Senior School excursions alongside the Outdoor Education Coordinator
- Other duties as assigned

**Knowledge, Skills and Experience**
- A passion for teaching and learning with children ages 4-18 & for the outdoors
- Experience leading outdoor programs and wilderness excursions with students
- Experience working in various outdoor fields (i.e. kayak or ski guide)
- Excellent organizational, communication, trust-building, and problem-solving skills
- Competency in wide range of wilderness skills
- Demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities with experience managing small to large Outdoor Education programs
- Calm, diplomatic, thoughtful when dealing with challenges
- Skilled in outdoor excursion emergency management
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with all stakeholders (students, parents, staff, faculty, administrators, third-party providers)
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills
- Highly developed abilities in the areas of self-awareness, self-management, social agility, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and empathy
- Fun

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor of Education
- BC Teachers Certificate
- Outdoor Experiential Education courses or certification is required
- Certifications in outdoor-related pursuits (i.e.kayaking, canoeing, avalanche, hiking) are strongly encouraged
- BC Class 2 or 4 driver’s license is an asset
- Current and advanced wilderness first aid certificate
- 5 years of experience in outdoor education teaching is an asset

**Faculty at York House are provided the following**:

- A diverse and inclusive work environment
- Small class sizes and time for planning and working collaboratively
- Access to exceptional resources
- A robust peer Mentorship Program
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

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