Educational Walking Tour Guide

**EDUCATIONAL WALKING TOUR GUIDES**
**Mid September to late November, part-time, with training starting in late August.**

Walk T.O.’s interactive educational walking tours explore social issues, media literacy, urban geography, the environment, art and architecture. We offer tours throughout the school year - Fall, Winter and Spring. To find out all about us, visit walkto.tours.

**Position Overview**:
As a guide, you will lead groups of 15-35 elementary, intermediate, and senior level GTA students, and their teachers, on some of our six city walks. Our walks are more interactive than a regular walking tour, incorporating small group work, role play, problem-solving, and collaboration throughout.

We are seeking a dynamic and adaptable facilitator who excels at setting a positive and inclusive tone, leading group activities, fostering collaboration, and creating an engaging and educational experience through interactive elements.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead interactive and educational walking tours for students in grades 4-12.
- Facilitate small group work, role play, problem-solving, and collaborative activities.
- Adjust tour approach based on the group's dynamics and interests.
- Present information in a creative and engaging manner.
- Ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants.

**Seasonal Availability**:

- **Fall Season**: Late September to mid-November (paid training starting in late August)

**Requirements**:

- Passion for interacting with students from grades 4-12.
- College or University degree, with experience teaching or working with young people.
- Experience leading and engaging large groups.
- Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to set a positive and inclusive tone and read and adapt to group dynamics.
- Ability to memorize and convey a large amount of material.
- Availability for at least three weekday mornings per week (9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) from mid September to late November (Fall season)

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Background or strong interest in urban geography, art, media, the environment, and social issues.
- Creativity in presenting information and guiding activities.
- Patience and empathy to handle diverse student needs and maintain a positive learning environment.

**Training and Development**:

- Paid training will be partially self-guided (home study) and partially in-person, covering core content and interactive elements.

**Pay**: $28 per hour for facilitating/guiding; plus training paid at minimum wage. Hourly wage increases with seniority.

**As the shifts are just 2-hours long, it is recommended that you live in the downtown core or have easy access to downtown, these guides are our happiest employees, as it allows minimum commuting time.**
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**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $28.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Store discount

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-08-25