ABOUT US

Ignited Learning Centre Inc. is a small business in Sharon, ON. We are rewarding, fun, collaborative, and our goal is to provide nature connection programs for people of all ages in the York Region area. With the guidance of our facilitators, participants are inspired to: be curious, explore nature, ask questions, build connections, try new things, overcome challenges and of course have fun! Participants form a deep relationship with nature and experience transformative personal growth..

Our work environment includes:

• Wellness programs
• Growth opportunities
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Flexible working hours
• Casual work attire
• Safe work environment
• Lively atmosphere
• Regular social events
• On-the-job training

Our organization is seeking an assistant Educator for our Outdoor Day School Program. The program will run on Tuesdays from 9:15 to 3:00 pm weekly. We have a fall session from Sept - Dec.
Our Educators are often trained Ontario teachers, Early Childhood Educators or trained in Forest and Nature School Education. Our team of facilitators and educators have the attributes of what we want to see in our young people. They are caring, patient, creative, resilient and cooperative. They may have past experiences as teachers, parents, naturalists, community organizers, musicians, artists, students, farmers, storytellers, social workers and personal support workers. We love what makes you unique!
The ideal candidate would be excited to work outdoors most of the day facilitating and supporting children from the ages of 5-10 years of age. They would have knowledge about the natural world, confidence in leading innovative lessons for children and a willingness to learn the Ignited Learning Centre culture.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitating the group of 5 - 7 year olds in Outdoor School - focused more on this age group
• Work between the hours of 9-4 on Tuesdays
• Create risk assessments and ensure safety of all participants
• Work alongside fellow team members
• Be confident in decision making
• Communicating with parents and the Director
• Be prepared to participate in all weather
• Ensure programming materials are set up and discussed with Director
• Ensure CPR and fire/tool safety training is up to date.

Ignited Learning Centre is looking to create a family type feel in our work environment, where each member feels valued for who they are and confident to take new risks in a supportive space. If you have your own children, there could be an opportunity to bring them to program, further encouraging our sense of community and care of each member.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Being our first year running these specific outdoor programs, there is a lot of space to grow within the organization!
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 months
Pay: $18.88-$25.88 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sharon, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you a certified Forest & Nature School Practitioner in Canada?

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2023-09-2

• Facilitating the group of 5 - 7 year olds in Outdoor School - focused more on this age group
• Work between the hours of 9-4 on Tuesdays
• Create risk assessments and ensure safety of all participants
• Work alongside fellow team members
• Be confident in decision making
• Communicating with parents and the Director
• Be prepared to participate in all weather
• Ensure programming materials are set up and discussed with Director
• Ensure CPR and fire/tool safety training is up to date