Hours per week: 35
Positions: 1
Hourly wage: $19.31/hr + 4% in lieu of Vacation Pay
Start Date: June 24, 2024
End Date: Aug 30, 2024
Please note this position is funded by external sources that have the following requirements:
Applicants must:
- Be between the ages of 15-30 years of age
- Identify as Black, Indigenous, or Person of Colour
- Legally entitled to work in Canada, be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident
- Employment status is unemployed, not currently in school or enrolled to go to school
The mission of Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) is education, conservation and research rooted in Stanley Park.
We are seeking a creative, innovative, and passionate educator to deliver completely outdoor nature-based day camps for children ages 6-11.
SPES offers fun and educational summer day camps that cover the forest, wetland and intertidal ecosystems. You can read more about SPES’ day camps here: https://stanleyparkecology.ca/ecocamps/ . This is a rewarding opportunity to connect young people with nature.
Duties
- Implement and deliver the day camp curriculum in a fun and safe manner
- Supervise day camp participants (6 – 11 year olds), and lead in the delivery of activities
- Assist in the supervision of program volunteers
- Communicate effectively with managers and co-workers
- Communicate effectively with parents and children at camp
- Maintain and prepare camp materials and resources
- Assist in the evaluation of the program
Qualifications
- Experience coordinating and supervising summer day camps or outdoor education.
- Ability to pass a criminal record check with vulnerable sector search
- An education degree and/or teacher certification is a strong asset
- Strong knowledge of BC ecology; a degree or diploma in biology/environmental studies is an asset
- Excellent leadership, organization, teamwork, and communication skills
- Willingness and ability to frequently perform active work on and off trail outdoors, rain or shine
- Proficiency with word-processing, database entry, and email is an asset
How to apply:
Email your cover letter and resume to: education@stanleyparkecology.ca
Deadline May 15, 2024
We thank all applicants but only those receiving an interview will be contacted.