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Position Title: Outdoor School Lead Instructor
Organization: The Pine Project
Location: Don Valley/Humber Valley Area, Toronto, Ontario
Position Type: Contract (September 2020 – June 2021)
Hours per Week: 35-40 hours
Compensation: $16.00 - $18.75/hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Reports to: Program Manager

About The Pine Project:

The Pine Project fosters confidence, competence, resilience and connection to nature through transformative outdoor experiences for people of all ages in Toronto and beyond. Our work inspires a vital re-connection between people and nature. Our programs include weekly programming for children during the school year, overnight camps in South Central Ontario, as well as highly sought-after summer day camps in Toronto. We also offer family experiences and educator training programs for professionals. 

In addition to a dynamic and inspiring work portfolio, we offer:

A collaborative, supportive and inclusive work environment

Opportunities for professional development, including training stipends, skills nights, and an annual skills development week

Staff discounts on all Pine Project programs and merchandise

Position Description: 

The Lead Instructor will be a core component of our outdoor school staff. Working with our innovative approach to nature education, this role provides the opportunity to creatively deliver our program curriculum on a daily basis. Naturalist knowledge, experience working with children and working in the outdoors are key elements of the role. Lead instructors work to embody respect, gratitude, awareness, life-long learning, and resilience, in alignment with our core values.

The central objective of this position is to:

Deliver programs creatively and effectively on a daily basis and in a high-quality manner that advances our mission and vision

Key Position Responsibilities:

Lead the planning and delivery of the Pine Project’s nature connection programming;

Arrive on time for all programs and lead each team planning and debrief meeting;

Mentor assistant staff and volunteers;

Act in the best interest of all campers and staff in attendance;

Familiarize yourself with and abide by all policies and procedures including, but not limited to, the staff handbook and emergency plans;

Attend staff training as required;

Commit to developing naturalist knowledge, wilderness skills, and personal connection to nature;

Be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions;

Maintain current first aid and police record check;

Willingness to continuously learn relevant knowledge and skills related to program content and curriculum.

Requirements

Up to date Police Vulnerable Sectors Check

Up to date Standard First Aid and CPR-C or higher

Valid Class G Driver’s License

Minimum 3 years experience working with children in a mentorship role

Naturalist knowledge of local ecosystems

Experience with the Pine Project (e.g. volunteering, adult programs) (preferred)

Staff must:

Be enthusiastic, outgoing, and flexible

Be able and willing to work as part of a team

Have good communication, time management, and organizational skills

Identify with Pine’s mission statement and core values

Have a desire to further own naturalist/wilderness skills, mentoring techniques, and/or nature connection through professional development opportunities

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following areas:

Outdoor and environmental education

Naturalist experience and knowledge

Survival skills, wilderness experience

Application Procedure:

There is a two-step application procedure.

An application must be completed on the website: https://pineprojectstaff.campbrainstaff.com/

Additionally, please send a resume and cover letter in a single PDF to: work@pineproject.org

Email Subject Line: “Lead Instructor Outdoor School 2020: FirstName LastName”

PDF Filename: “FirstName_LastName_Lead Instructor_2020”

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please.

The Pine Project is committed to developing a resilient, inclusive and vibrant work environment through a barrier-free selection process. We recognize people from diverse professional, cultural and educational backgrounds. Applicants who do not meet all of the stated skills, but feel they would make a positive contribution to the community are encouraged to apply and address these differences in their cover letter. If contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation measures required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received will be addressed in confidence.

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The Pine Project is hiring part time instructors for our outdoor school in Toronto from October 2020 to June 2021. 

If you're an outgoing individual who loves nature, has experience working with children and is keen to spend their days outside, this might be the job for you! Assistant Instructors support Lead Instructors in delivering weekly nature connection programming for children, teens and families.

Position Title: Outdoor School Assistant Instructor
Organization: The Pine Project
Location: Don Valley/Humber Valley Area, Toronto, Ontario
Position Type: Part-time, contract (September 2020 – June 2021)
Hours per Week: 5-20 hours
Reports to: Program Manager

About the Pine Project:

The Pine Project fosters confidence, competence, resilience and connection to nature through transformative outdoor experiences for people of all ages in Toronto and beyond. Our work inspires a vital re-connection between people and nature. Our programs include weekly programming for children during the school year, overnight camps in South Central Ontario, as well as highly sought-after summer day camps in Toronto. We also offer family experiences and educator training programs for professionals. Visit our website for more information: www.pineproject.org

In addition to a dynamic and inspiring work portfolio, we offer:

A collaborative, supportive and inclusive work environment

Opportunities for professional development, including training stipends, skills nights, and an annual skills development week

Staff discounts on all Pine Project programs and merchandise

Position Description: 

The Assistant Instructor will be a core component of our outdoor school staff. Working with our innovative approach to nature education, this role provides the opportunity to assist in creatively delivering our program curriculum on a daily basis. Naturalist knowledge, experience working with children and working in the outdoors are key elements of the role. Assistant instructors work to embody respect, gratitude, awareness, life-long learning, and resilience, in alignment with our core values. This position is a part time position with specific needs related to times of work on a weekly basis (i.e. shifts from 12-4pm on Tuesdays and 8:30-12:30pm on Wednesdays).

The central objective of this position is to:

• Assist with the delivery of programs in creative and effective ways on a daily basis and in a high-quality manner that advances our mission and vision

Key Position Responsibilities:

Assist with the planning and delivery of the Pine Project’s nature connection programming;

Arrive on time for all programs and attend each team planning and debrief meeting;

Act in the best interest of all campers and staff in attendance;

Familiarize yourself with and abide by all policies and procedures including, but not limited to, the staff handbook, policy manual and emergency plans;

Attend staff training as required;

Be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions;

Maintain current first aid and police record check;

Willingness to continuously learn relevant knowledge and skills related to program content and curriculum

Requirements

Up to date Police Vulnerable Sectors Check

Up to date Standard First Aid and CPR-C or higher

Valid Class G Driver’s License (preferred)

Minimum 3 years experience working with children in a mentorship role

Naturalist knowledge of local ecosystems

Experience with the Pine Project (e.g. volunteering, adult programs) (preferred)

Staff must:

Be enthusiastic, outgoing, and flexible

Be able and willing to work as part of a team

Have good communication, time management, and organizational skills

Identify with Pine’s mission statement and core values

Have a desire to further own naturalist/wilderness skills, mentoring techniques, and/or nature connection through professional development opportunities

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following areas:

Outdoor and environmental education

Naturalist experience and knowledge

Survival skills, wilderness experience

Application Procedure:

There is a two-step application procedure.

An application must be completed on the website: https://pineprojectstaff.campbrainstaff.com/

Additionally, please send a resume and cover letter in a single PDF to: work@pineproject.org

Email Subject Line: “Assistant Instructor Outdoor School 2020: FirstName LastName”

PDF Filename: “FirstName_LastName_Assistant Instructor_2020”
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please.

The Pine Project is committed to developing a resilient, inclusive and vibrant work environment through a barrier-free selection process. We recognize people from diverse professional, cultural and educational backgrounds. Applicants who do not meet all of the stated skills, but feel they would make a positive contribution to the community are encouraged to apply and address these differences in their cover letter. If contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation measures required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received will be addressed in confidence.