Esp Permanent Outdoor Education Specialist

**Job Details**:
**INTERNAL POSTING***

**EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS,***

**PERMANENT EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS,***

**PERMANENT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS,***

**PERMANENT CHILD AND YOUTH WORKERS,***

**MEMBERS ON RECALL,***

**TEMPORARY EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS,***

**TEMPORARY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS,***

**TEMPORARY CHILD AND YOUTH WORKERS***

**TEMPORARY OUTDOOR EDUCATION SPECIALISTS***

**FOR THE FOLLOWING***

**PERMANENT OUTDOOR EDUCATION SPECIALIST ASSIGNMENT**

The Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre (BOEC) is the outdoor education facility that serves the students of Bluewater District School Board. The BOEC provides opportunities for students to connect with nature and learn outdoor skills in accordance with the Ontario curriculum.

**Eligibility**:
First Consideration: Permanent Educational Assistants, Early Childhood Educators and Child and Youth Workers (full-time or part-time).

Second Consideration: Qualified members on recall (Educational Assistants, Early Childhood Educators and Child and Youth Workers)

Third Consideration: Temporary Educational Assistants, Temporary Early Childhood Educators, Temporary Child and Youth Workers and Temporary Outdoor Education Specialists (on applicable supply list) may apply.

Qualified applicants that meet the eligibility requirements will be considered for an interview.
- We thank everyone for applying, however, only applicants who will be moving forward in the selection process will be contacted._

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**Application Process**:
**Permanent Vacancy**:
One (1) permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) Outdoor Education Specialist required.

**Location**:Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre (South Bruce Peninsula)

**Schedule**:Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

**Supervisor**:Deborah Diebel, Site Manager

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Facilitation of curriculum-driven inquiry based outdoor programs for students
- Development of virtual classroom resources for teachers
- Site work
- Leadership of meals and overnight duties
- Other duties may be assumed as required by the Site Manager

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Post-secondary education (Environmental Science/Studies, Biology, Ecology, Outdoor Education/Recreation, Outdoor Education AQs, Forest School Canada certificationor related fields of study)
- Experience developing and facilitating nature
- and inquiry-based curriculum for children in an outdoor setting
- Demonstrated interest in and experience as a naturalist; knowledge of the natural history of the region
- Current First Aid/CPR Certification, O.R.C.K.A Basic Instructor and Trip Leader 2 Certification or equivalent, National Lifeguard Certificate
- Command of the computer technology required for effective social media and virtual classroom development

**Assets**:

- Additional related qualifications (N.L. Waterfront, Wilderness First Aid, C.A.N.S.I. Ski Instructor, GPS Green Check Certification, Safe Hiker)
- Experience with Coyote Guide Core Routines, Art of Mentoring, or complimentary programs (Bushcraft skills and experience: Tracking, wilderness survival, traditional crafts, botany)
- Experience and certification pertaining to low-ropes course and/or team building facilitation
- Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
- Creativity and the flexibility to move fluidly from leadership of children in the natural world to a digital format/virtual classroom

**Equity***
- Bluewater District School Board is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and staff._

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**Accommodation***

**Wellness**
- Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment._

Posted On

November 01, 2024

Closing Date & Time

November 05, 2024 12:00 AM EST/EDT

Openings

1

Job Type

Part Time

Job Category

ECE, EA and Support Staff

Job Open To

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents, Management & Professionals

City

Wiarton

School/Location

Outdoor Education Centre

Salary

$51,537 - $56,078 (Sept.1/24)

Employment Start Date

Start Immediately