Outdoor Education Guide - Vancouver, Canada - Toronto Catholic District School Board

Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Description

Outdoor Education Guide

Junior School (Gr. 1-7)

Part-Time, 0.4 FTE

September 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024

Working at York House School

York House School is a vibrant and close-knit school community where people feel valued, engaged, and connected to the school.

All staff contributes towards empowering our students to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to succeed in the world beyond our doors.

On our path to creating a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future, we share the belief that individuals have inherent rights and deserve to be respected for who they are; that every member of our community belongs here and feels included; that we must treat others with dignity and expect the same in return.

About this Role

The Outdoor Education Guide is responsible for leading or coleading Outdoor Education excursions for students from SK
Grade 7. This individual will inspire and empower young people to connect with classmates and the natural world. Working with the Outdoor Education Coordinator and classroom teachers SK
Grade 7, the Guide will supervise or colead day and overnight outdoor learning experiences throughout the year. Responsibilities will include designing, organizing, and implementing excursions and conducting risk assessments. It will involve coordinating trip logistics and communicating with teachers, students, and families. As well, t will involve coordinating and working with teachers and the Junior School Director and Assistant Director to run meaningful programs that connect curricular and cocurricular programming outdoors. In addition, this individual may be asked to support Senior School Outdoor Education Programming.

Outdoor Education Responsibilities

Lead and colead outdoor excursions with students (Grades SK
Grade 7)
Develop, monitor, and support clear and high standards of risk management and preparedness
Cultivate students' curiosity, confidence, growth mindset, grit, leadership and wellbeing through dynamic Outdoor Education excursions
Cultivate students' competencies related to selfcare, nutrition, safety, and play in the outdoors
Cultivate understanding, action, and reflection related to environmental sustainability
May assist the Outdoor Education Coordinator with developing a scope and sequence for Outdoor Education programming and measures for evaluating and improving quality of the program
Collaborate with teachers to deepen experiential and Outdoor Education learning
Coordinate with Director of Junior School as needed for excursions and collaborate with classroom teachers to support an ageappropriate Outdoor Education ProgramDevelop and facilitate student experiential learning cycle
Manage the use, repair, and ongoing replacement of Outdoor Education equipment

Other Duties & Specific Tasks

Guide day trips for Little and Junior Schools and support overnight on occasional camps & excursions
Provide support, education, and training to staff/faculty on Outdoor Education, and Safety and Emergency Preparedness related to Outdoor Education experiences
May assist with serving as a Lead or Assistant Guide in Senior School excursions alongside the Outdoor Education Coordinator
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

A passion for teaching and learning with children ages 418 & for the outdoors
Experience leading outdoor programs and wilderness excursions with students
Experience working in various outdoor fields (i.e. kayak or ski guide)
Excellent organizational, communication, trustbuilding, and problemsolving skills
Competency in wide range of wilderness skills
Demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities with experience managing small to large Outdoor Education programs
Calm, diplomatic, thoughtful when dealing with challenges
Skilled in outdoor excursion emergency management
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with all stakeholders (students, parents, staff, faculty, administrators, thirdparty providers)
Sound judgment and decisionmaking skills
Highly developed abilities in the areas of selfawareness, selfmanagement, social agility, problemsolving, conflict resolution, and empathy
Fun

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education
BC Teachers Certificate
Outdoor Experiential Education courses or certification is required
Certifications in outdoorrelated pursuits (i.e.kayaking, canoeing, avalanche, hiking) are strongly encouraged
BC Class 2 or 4 driver's license is an asset
Current and advanced wilderness first aid certificate
5 years of experience in outdoor education teaching is an asset

Faculty at York House are provided the following: