YMCA Job Board

Parry Sound Forest School is looking to hire part-time After School Assistants on an on-going basis to supervise and play with groups of children ages 4-12. The After School Assistant will work alongside an Early Childhood Educator and other staff members in supporting children as they play and learn in the forest adjacent to Canadore College. This position is well suited to a high school student, EA, ECE, teacher, or any individual interested in children and outdoor learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist our educators with the delivery of forest school sessions to children ages 4-12 including:

● hiking;
● risk management;
● story telling;
● bushcraft (tool use, knots and ropes, fire making);
● maintenance of our cabin and equipment;
● other duties as requested by the director or lead educator on site.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate must love spending time with children and must have: ● Attending or completed high school;
● Willingness to be outside in all seasons;
● Self-directed in learning new skills;
● Able to follow instructions and work as a team;
● Experience with camping and working with children an asset;
● First Aid Training an asset;
● Respect for and Interest in Indigenous culture and teachings;
● Hold or be able to obtain a Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen.

HOURS: Up to 15 hours a week, Monday-Friday from 3:00-6:00, with a possibility to extend work to PD Days, March Break and Summer day camps.

WAGES: Starting at $19.00 per hour. Commensurate with experience.

LOCATION: Forest School After School Care takes place in Parry Sound, ON.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: on-going.

Parry Sound Forest School is a new and thriving business in the heart of Parry Sound, ON. We offer a variety of year-round programming options for many age groups and support children in becoming confident and capable with a sound sense of their abilities and interests. There is rising concern that children today spend less time playing and learning outdoors. For this reason, unstructured outdoor play, learning, and connecting them to nature are central to our work. We also see ourselves as working towards the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and strive to hold space for Indigenous perspectives and relationships with the land.