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School Workshop Leader - Toronto & Dufferin-Peel

Pay: CA$22.00 per hour

Job description:

Do you love nature? Do you have teaching experience with children? Then you might be the ideal candidate for the role of School Workshop Lead Instructor with Focus on Nature!

Focus on Nature connects kids to nature through photography workshops in local elementary schools and at camp. Our full-day school workshops for grades 3 and up are very popular with both teachers and students. While this position doesn’t require strong photography skills, a love for the arts, nature, and children, plus great presentation skills would be assets we are looking for in the ideal candidate.

If that sounds like you, please submit a resume and cover letter to tell us more about yourself!

Candidates for this job should be prepared to work most school days from September 8th to December 22nd for up to 35 hours per week.


About Us

Focus on Nature is an Ontario Non-profit Corporation and Registered Charity whose mission is to inspire young people to explore and connect with nature through photography. With government grants, corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and programming fees, we have touched the lives of over 32,000 children in the last 10 years. As the popularity of our program grows, we will continue to expand our reach, providing more Canadian children with a renewed connection to the natural world.

Duties

  • Lead Focus on Nature workshops in schools including presentations to the class regarding the Elements of Design and basic photography techniques, lead photography walks and photo editing sessions, and leading final student slideshows

  • Assist with the supervision of workshop assistants and parent volunteers

  • Works with teachers to provide a safe, fun, and structured program

  • Maintain workshop equipment including cameras, laptops, projector, and workshop documents

  • Provide regular updates and feedback to the Executive Director.

  • Utilize Google Drives to track and update information throughout the week

  • Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned

Qualifications

  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment

  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada

  • Positive attitude and a love for working with children

  • Minimum two (2) years of experience working/teaching with children

  • Excellent presentation, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills

  • Customer service experience and ability to provide an excellent experience for teachers and students

  • Superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment

  • Interest and knowledge of nature and photography is an asset

  • HIGH FIVE® certification and Quest 2 certification are considered assets

  • Must possess own transportation.

How to apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply by writing to us directly. Please note all applicants must submit their resume and a cover letter in order to be considered. References will be requested at the time of interview.

Focus on Nature is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time, Temporary Contract

Schedule:

  • Hours per week vary based on bookings per month. Maximum 40 hours per week.

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

  • Must be willing to submit a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check upon hire.

  • Standard First Aid/CPR-C required

Work Location:

  • Majority of the time spent on work sites (schools), home office