Outdoor Educator

Job Responsibility:

Terra Early Learning is a community-minded early years centre with a progressive educational approach. Our mission is to co-create an environment where students experience what it means to conserve Earth's natural resources, so we can leave our planet sustainable for all living things now, and in the future.

Terra Early Learning's Outdoor Learning Program focuses on the natural environment being our classroom, as we spend most of our time offsite exploring different parks, forests, farms, and beaches in the city. Educators and students will experience the outdoors regardless of the weather throughout the year. Our curriculum is an emergent inquiry-based learning, responsive to our children's interests and curiosities.

Learning for Sustainability will also be incorporated in their everyday curriculum, as children will learn through hands-on experiences, exploring the relationship between the environment, the economy, and society. Children will gain knowledge, explore the values, and recognize our impact on our local environment and the greater community. Our program also encourages social-emotional learning, providing children with the space to experience, regulate and express a range of emotions in a loving, safe and inclusive space with their educators.

The Opportunity

Terra is seeking loving, passionate, and dedicated Outdoor Educators with a commitment to life-long learning to join our Early Learning Department. As an Outdoor Educator, you will be responsible for providing exceptional education in a nurturing environment.

The esteemed members of our school community bring with them diverse experiences, unique perspectives, and varied educational backgrounds. Every individual on our team is valued, heard, and respected. We work collectively to achieve our mission, while embodying our values in everything that we do.

The Role

As an Outdoor Educator, you will:

• Provide learning experiences and opportunities to our young children, with a commitment to uphold our mission and vision towards sustainable living.
• Develop a strong understanding of Terra's school culture, and what sets us apart from other early learning centres.
• Establish loving, positive, safe and secure relationships with the children.
• Nurture to children's individual physical, social-emotional, and mental wellness needs.
• Plan, implement, and organize a program in-line with Terra Early Learning's curriculum.
• Prepare learning areas and materials as necessary.

The Qualifications

As an Outdoor Educator, you have:

• A valid Early Childhood Educator Certification
• A valid Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR/AED Level B Certification
• A clear Criminal Record Check
• Canadian citizenship and/or legally permitted to work in Canada
• Good communication skills; spoken and written in English
• A commitment to learn, apply, champion, and embody Terra's Values and Mission
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Have a passion for building and maintaining relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• A growth mindset, recognizing opportunities for learning and growth daily
• Experience, knowledge in sustainability education is an asset
• Ability to thrive in a creation, growth-stage environment

Commitment

• 40 hours per week
• Shifts will be on a rotational schedule
• Estimated start of position in early 2024
• Permanent

The Perks

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Terra Early Learning:

• Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation days
• Five paid sick days annually
• Meals included
• Public and bank holidays and holiday increase with service and seniority
• Professional development budget
• Growth mindset environment

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• On-site childcare
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you legally able to work in Canada?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• ECE Licence (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Richmond, BC (required)

Work Location: In person