Naturalist Teacher in High Park

• Location Toronto, ON
• Work location On site
• Salary$17.95HOUR hourly
• Terms of employment Casual employmentPart time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source WhoPlusYou #626198602

Reports to: Programs Supervisor Job Type: Part-time, contract position Hours of Work: 0-20 hours/week Availability on weekends, evenings, Mondays, and Tuesdays is required Note: Please indicate your availability in your cover letter. Start Date: ASAP End Date: June 30, 2027 Rate of Pay : $17.95/hour Application Deadline: Sunday, October 11, at 11:59PM Note: We will begin interviewing and hiring candidates before this deadline. We advise applicants to not delay and apply as soon as possible for a better chance at securing an interview. As a Naturalist Teacher, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high quality nature education programs to children, youth and families. They will have the opportunity to teach across all of our programming; early years and school age nature clubs, school field trips, nature camps, special events, adult team building programs and family nature walks. They will also get to collaborate with other naturalist teachers to create and amend our diverse nature programming. For more details, please see the full job description below. Main Duties Program Delivery Deliver outdoor environmental education programs to children, youth and adults, including nature camps and clubs; school programs; guides & scouts programs; and other programs as required; Work closely with volunteers to engage them in our programs and mentor new volunteers seasonally; Develop and adapt current program plans; Develop seasonal naturalist knowledge and skills to aid in program delivery; Ensure health and safety protocols are followed in programs. Human Resources Provide training and mentorship to part-time staff, volunteers, interns and co-op students. Ongoing Work with the Digital Media Coordinator and Development Director about photo opportunities during programs for use in publicity and program materials Organize, repair, maintain and develop program supplies, props and displays Other duties as required. Skills & Attributes Passion for nature, outdoor learning and environmental education High integrity and compassion Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to equity, anti-racism and anti-oppression practices Experience in delivering, developing and evaluating educational programs Ability to work with children, youth and adults providing a positive learning experience for participants of all ages Excellent written and oral communication skills Experience with customer service and/or working with parents, caregivers, companies and organizations A collaborative decision-maker with strong commitment to teamwork Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills Flexible, and resilient approach to outdoor work Ability and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions Enthusiastic, energetic, creative, and fun CPR & First Aid certification (or ability to obtain before start date) Vulnerable Sector Check (or ability to obtain before start date) Assets University degree or college diploma in education, environmental studies, or related disciplines Strong knowledge of Toronto?s ecology and natural history Experience leading early years programming (children ages 0-5 years) Experience working at a day camp or overnight camp Experience working with teens in leadership building Experience facilitating outdoor education for adults Forest School Accreditation Musical ability Fluency in French and/or additional languages To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter as a single PDF. Applications will be accepted until Sunday, October 11, at 11:59PM. Please n ote: We will be interviewing and hiring candidates as and when we receive applications. We advice applicants to not delay and apply as soon as possible for a better chance at securing an interview.