Education Assistant

Job title: Education Assistant

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Job description: Responsible for ensuring the successful preservation and restoration of a unique 900+ acre site, rare is located in one of the fastest growing areas of the country. Its lands provide a natural laboratory for scientific study and research, related education and research based education programs. Supervised by and reporting to the Educators, while working in a team environment with all program advisors, staff and volunteers, the Education Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of our Summer ECO Camp program, School Modules, and other related duties as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

· Delivering hands-on nature-based activities to elementary and secondary aged children

· Delivery of curriculum based materials

· Preparation and clean-up of daily activities and equipment maintenance

· Participation in documentation and administration duties

· Guiding interpretive hikes

· Assist with rare events as required

· Attend regular staff meetings to report on progress

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Education in biology, ecology, environmental sciences, outdoor and recreational studies, or related discipline

· Experience in developing and delivering programming to children

· A current police check, including Vulnerable Sector

· Physically fit and able to participate in all-weather hikes over rough terrain

· Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

· French competency is considered to be a strong asset

ELIGIBILITY:

· Between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;

· Registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and intending to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;

· Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and

· Legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

This job is subject to government funding approval.

Application deadline is Monday, March 13th, 2017 at 5:00pm.

Please send resume and cover letter in ONE pdf along with the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers for three professional references to:

Emily Leslie

Gill Ratcliffe Educator

rare Charitable Research Reserve

emily.leslie@raresites.org

Telephone: 519-650-9336 x112

Fax: 519-650-5923

The rare Charitable Research Reserve strives to promote diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who meet the funding eligibility requirements.

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Location: Cambridge, ON

Job date: Sat, 05 Sep 2020 02:39:08 GMT