DESCRIPTION

Do you dream of trading fluorescent lights for dappled sunlight through the trees? Do you believe puddles are meant for splashing, and that the best learning happens when children are engaged, curious, and connected to the natural world? If so, you might be the perfect fit for Mousewood Forest & Nature Early Learning and Family Society!
About Mousewood
Mousewood is the first forest and nature early learning program in Prince George, BC. We are on 5 acres of woodland and wetland. So much to discover.
Our vision? A childhood filled with wonder, discovery, and connection to nature.
We believe that the best learning happens beyond walls—but we also recognize that young children and educators need time to transition into a fully outdoor program. And there are certain times when you need to be inside.
About the Role
We are looking for two Team Educators for our two new multi-age forest and nature early childhood programs.

There are Two new, inclusive, forest and nature Multi-age programs:

• One program is licensed for 8 children and will have 2-3 total educators. These children are full-time.
• The second program is currently licensed for 4 children and will have 2 educators. This program is for part-time children. This second program is even more unique because Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings will be 4 hour programs for preschoolers with the option for them to stay until 3 PM or 4 PM. And on Tuesdays and Thursdays there are programs for homeschoolers.

The ECE hired for the second program should have experience with or be willing to learn how to “teach preschool,” and be willing to learn how to work with children with diverse needs.
While we are ultimately a forest school, we will ease into outdoor learning as children and educators build confidence and understanding of each other and the land. (5 acres)

*WHAT MAKES THIS JOB SPECIAL?*

• A program built on best practices. We do forest and nature school emergent curriculum, with influences from Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, Montessori, and the ELF. (It’s ok! I can explain! Just ask.) It’s a truely amazing program that cannot be adequately explained in a job description. If you are interested in exploring ecology with children, this is the best way to do it. But rest assured, at Mousewood, “high - quality " isn’t lip service.
• Extra staff support. We have great ECE to child ratios for safety in the woodland and wetland.
• Choice of benefits or extra cash. After 6 months, you can opt into benefits or take the equivalent in pay.
• A chance to help shape something amazing. You’ll work with collegues to create, evaluate and evolve the program with reflective practice as you learn all about Forest and Schools.

Please refer the Job description for details