Outdoor Educator - CELC Outdoor Programs

Compass Early Learning and Care

8d•$22 - $27

About The Position

At Compass ELC Outdoor Programs, you will work as an Educator in a nature-based program designed to challenge the senses and inspire creativity, imagination, and child-led play. You will work alongside some of the most passionate, caring, and dedicated educators in the industry. You will spend your time engaging, connecting, and learning alongside children, families, community partners, and co-workers. You will model and grow a perspective of equity and strive for a deeper understanding of cultural awareness. Hours will be based on program needs and funding. You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Program hours typically run from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, but may be subject to change depending on program need and funding. This role will spend 5 weeks supporting Kawartha Land Trust's CELC Dance Nature Sanctuary program located in Youngs Point. During the weeks that CELC Dance is not operating, this role will support in other CELC programs located within the City and County of Peterborough.

Requirements

Is familiar with the Child Care Early Years Act, and licensing standards in a childcare program.
Enjoys being in an outdoor environment in all weather.
Is familiar with outdoor programming and forest school methodology, Compass pedagogical orientations, and vision framework
Has experience working/volunteering with children and youth.
Possesses the training and documents required by the Ministry of Education, Compass Early Learning and Care, and the Child Care Early Years Act to work in a childcare setting: Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check Standard First Aid and CPR Level C Updated immunization records (Or a signed and notarized refusal of affidavit or medical exemption).
Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators, or has a post-secondary degree in a similar field (i.e. Forest School Practitioner, Child and Youth Care, Recreation and Leisure, Bachelor of Education, etc)
Access to reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

High Five training is an asset

Responsibilities

Being committed to outdoor learning.
Being reliable, flexible, and enjoys working outside in all weather.
Planning and implementing play-based experiences surrounding children’s interests.
Empowering age-appropriate risk-taking and deep play, based on process-oriented learning.
Observing and documenting children’s learning.
Building relationships with families and including them in the learning process.
Working as part of a team with fellow Co-workers, Families, Community Partners, and Children.
Ensuring the safety of staff and children by learning and acknowledging all children’s diverse needs and backgrounds and creating equitable opportunities for all children to engage.
Demonstrating respect for spaces by maintaining a safe environment by providing Risk assessments and implementing safety plans on the areas used in the forest.
Giving the children time and space to play in sensory-rich, experiential learning environments.
Using the environment as inspiration for creative play opportunities.
Living into the calls of action 10 & 63 – sharing the truth of Canada's history & offering an Indigenous lens