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The Environmental Education Centre at Echo Pond (previously known as the Brother Brennan Centre) is seeking a Lead Environmental Educator for the spring season, April-June, 2022.
About the Centre:
The Centre is located in the beautiful boreal ‘Fog Forest’ of the Avalon Peninsula, off of Salmonier Line. It is about 1 hour 15 minutes from St. John’s.
School groups visit the Centre for 2-day overnight field trips during the fall and spring of each year. During these field trips, students engage in hands-on, experiential learning activities that help them connect with nature and bring their school-learning to life in the real world.
Lead Environmental Educator role:
With support from the Education Director, the Lead Environmental Educator leads a team of environmental educators in a variety of activities related to climate change, biodiversity, ecosystems, and food sustainability. Some of the activities include: nature journaling, orienteering, shelter-building, night hikes, storytelling and campfires.
Qualifications and skills:
- Has degree/diploma in Environmental Studies, Geography, Natural Sciences, Education, Outdoor Education, or equivalent experience
- Has experience leading Environmental Education programming in an outdoor setting (preferred)
- Demonstrated ability and likes to work with children
- Interest and knowledge in ecology, sustainability and the environment
- Interest in teaching and leading educational activities and games
- Enjoys being active and is comfortable in a wilderness setting
- Works well in a team environment
Responsibilities:
- Lead educational activities and games, including explanations of ecological concepts
- Be aware of the relevant NLESD Curriculum Outcomes to make sure key concepts are covered (i.e. Life Science units in Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Science 1206)
- Explain site rules to visiting students
- Communicate with and coordinate Environmental Educators and visiting teachers while they’re on-site
- Communicate with kitchen staff (to coordinate meal timing, report any allergies, inform them of # of students who are present)
- Responsible for keeping program to schedule and modifying where needed due to weather conditions, etc. (Policy and Procedures manual will be available to consult).
- Make sure all Health and Safety Protocol is being adhered to
Must have driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Required documents:
First Aid Certificate
Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months
Part-time hours: 15 per week
Salary: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Schedule:
COVID-19 considerations:
We are updating our Covid-19 precautions on an on-going basis, in-line with Public Health recommendations and the policy of the Dept of Education/NLESD
Application deadline: 2022-04-18
Expected start date: 2022-05-27
