Forest School Facilitators - Winnipeg, Canada - FortWhyte Alive

FortWhyte Alive

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

FortWhyte Alive is looking to grow our Forest School Team of dedicated outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy sharing their appreciation of nature with preschool children.

FortWhyte Forest School is an outdoor, all-weather program for preschoolers years old) that runs year round.

The Forest School Facilitator will provide supervision and guidance for preschool-aged children that supports place, inquiry, and play-based learning through child inspired activities.

Please Note: This position will provide vacation and sick leave coverage where necessary. Must be able to attend the workplace within mínimal notice._

Key Responsibilities:

Carrying out site safety assessments and documenting accordingly.
Incorporate Indigenous teachings, principals and resources as a part of FortWhyte Alive's reconciliation plan
Provide guidance and ongoing training for the volunteers that support Forest School
Ensure the safety of all participants by being observant of environmental hazards, inappropriate or unsafe behavior, staying within the boundaries of play, and maintaining supervision of children at all times
Carry out activities that support curiosity, play and inquirybased learning through an emergent curriculum inspired by children's interests and daily and seasonal changes in our natural environment
Create safe spaces for participants to express their emotions and provide guidance and strategies that promote positive child development
Participate in postprogram debriefing sessions with other facilitators and volunteers.

Qualifications:

Early Childhood Education Diploma or equivalent experience
Forest School Practitioner Certificate preferred
Experience in outdoor education, biology, natural resources considered an asset
Experience working with preschool children (35 years old)
Familiar with and abide by Forest School Canada's principles and guidelines for Forest and Nature Schools
Successful Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check & Child Abuse Registry Check
Physically able to work in all weather conditions (rain, heat, cold) and able to walk long distances over uneven terrain, carry a backpack and perform light lifting duties
Able to carry out education duties with enthusiasm regardless of weather conditions
Understand the value of risky play, emergent learning philosophies and play/placebased learning
Standard, Remote or Wilderness First Aid considered an asset (training will be provided upon hire)

Why work at FortWhyte Alive

At FortWhyte Alive, our dynamic Team Members enjoy a spectacular workspace filled with nature, a variety of free workshops to support their professional development and knowledge of outdoor adventure, free family membership to FWA and discounted memberships to partner organizations, discounts at our Nature Shop and Buffalo Stone Café and many more perks.

Qualified applicants should submit their resume and cover letter no later than November 16, FortWhyte Alive is devoted to developing a work environment and recruitment processes that are inclusive and barrier-free.

Please let us know if you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process_