Forest School Supply Educator

5 days ago

Cambridge, Canada Cambridge Farm and Forest School Full time

We are seeking an enthusiastic and nurturing educator who has a passion for nature, agriculture, and child development to be a Supply Educator for our Preschool, Kindergarten, and/or School Age programs (for students ages 2.5 - 12 years old).

**Position Overview**
- **Title**: Forest School Supply Educator
- **Hours**: Occasional/As-needed (Mondays to Fridays) 8:15 am - 4:15 pm or 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- **Term**: As soon as possible - August 28, 2026 (includes the 2025-2026 school year and Summer Camp)
- **Wage**: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

**Qualifications**
- **Minimum of one of the following**:
○ Forest School Practitioner certifi cation (completed, enrolled, or willing to take the course)

○ At least one year of experience working with children (outdoor setting preferred)

○ Ontario Certified Teacher, Registered Early Childhood Educator or equivalent experience

**-General Requirements**:
○ Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

○ Team player with good communication skills

○ Physical ability to be active and lift 20kg (44lbs)

○ Comfort with large and small animals (or willingness to learn)

○ Enthusiasm for working outdoors in all weather conditions

○ Current First Aid and CPR (Level B or C), or willingness to attain by August 2025

○ Interest in learning or improving basic outdoor skills

○ Interest in developing outdoor teaching and risk-benefi t assessment skills

○ Understanding of the adult’s role in child-led learning

○ Clear Vulnerable Sector Check

**Reasons to Join Our Team**
- Discounts for staff family members attending our Camps or Forest School Programs
- Inspiring Setting: Work on a beautiful farm setting surrounded by nature, away from the traditional classroom.
- Innovative Teaching Approach: Embrace the Forest School philosophy, which focuses on play-based, emergent, inquiry-based and child-led learning, as well as agricultural literacy.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible, occasional hours, ideal for educators who want to balance family life and other commitments.
- Supportive Community: Be part of a close-knit team of educators and a welcoming community of families.
- Professional Growth: Learn valuable outdoor skills and interpersonal teaching skills.
- Small Class Sizes: Work with small class sizes alongside a co-educator, ensuring personalized attention and support for each child.

**How to Apply**

**Job Types**: Fixed term contract, Casual
Contract length: 10-12 months

Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cambridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- teaching: 1 year (required)
- working with children: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-07-29

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