06/13/2019
SUMMER JOB POSTING
POSITION: Summer Forest-Farm Camp coordinator/teacher
Organization: At Last Forest School
Job Location: Persephone Market Garden 241063 Conc 3 Keppel, R.R. # 3 Allenford ON
Posting Date: May 19, 2019�
Hours: 6 weeks of employment total (5 days/week)
Weeks: July 8 – August 2 & August 12 – 23 (Mon.-Fri.)
Start Date: July 8th, 2019
Description:
You will be joining a team of two certified Ontario Teachers who also teach our Forest School during the school year. You will assist them in offering a play-based, outdoor, all-weather program for children ages 4-8 years old.
We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic, outdoor-oriented, playful teacher or "camp coordinator / outdoor educator” to join our small team. Musical and farm interests are an asset! Our programs are child-led and follow an emergent curriculum based on the children’s interests and the provocations found in nature.
Please visit our website: http://www.atlastforestschools.com to find out more about our program offerings, days of operation and to review our programs and policies.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a program such as Early Childhood Education, Outdoor Recreation (child-directed) or Bachelor of Education
- Current First Aid with CPR level C
- Clear criminal record check, with vulnerable sector check (can be completed upon becoming the success candidate)
- Experience working with young children and experience working in an outdoor setting
- Physically capable of working in all weather conditions (rain, heat, cold) and able to walk distances over uneven terrain, carry a backpack and perform light lifting duties (firewood etc.)
- Able to perform teaching duties with enthusiasm regardless of weather conditions
- Understand the value of risky play, emergent learning philosophies and play/place based learning
- Enjoys animals, creepy crawlies and getting dirty on the farm!
If interested in the position, please email your resume, cover letter, and references to osforetschool@gmail.com
We thank all applicants in advance, but regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.