join our team

At TideView Nature School, we're passionate about inspiring children through the beauty and wonder of nature. Nested in Cole Harbour Heritage Park, our forest school offers a unique learning environment where children explore, learn, and grow amidst the trees, streams, and wildlife. We're currently looking for an energetic, creative, and nature-loving Forest School Assistant to join our team part-time and help us nurture young minds in the great outdoors.

​

What We're Looking For:

• A deep-rooted passion for outdoor education and a profound appreciation for the natural world.

• Experience working with children aged 2-5, with a strong preference for candidates with a background in outdoor education or similar roles.

• Demonstrated leadership in creating, organizing, and managing educational programs, with a knack for inspiring both children and team members.

• Robust physical fitness, capable of working in diverse weather conditions, navigating uneven terrain, and performing necessary physical activities.

• A strong advocate for risky play, emergent learning, and play/place-based learning philosophies.

• Exceptional creativity in designing and implementing engaging and educational outdoor activities.

• Knowledge of local flora and fauna, environmental science, and outdoor survival skills, or the willingness to learn.

• Outstanding team leadership skills, with the ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and address challenges creatively.

• Certifications in First Aid, Child Safeguarding, and Forest School Practitioner, or willingness to obtain.

• Must possess a clear criminal record check, child abuse registry check, and vulnerable sector check.

• Flexibility to work varied hours, including mornings on weekdays and weekends.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of outdoor educational activities in alignment with our forest school ethos.

• Mentor and support the development of children through guided exploration and interaction with the natural environment.

• Ensure the maintenance of a safe, nurturing outdoor learning space.

• Actively engage with parents and guardians, providing updates and insights into their child's development and experiences.

• Document children's learning journeys and milestones through photographs and records.

• Lead, inspire, and collaborate with the forest school team to continuously refine and enhance our educational offerings.

• Manage a budget and track purchases required for the outdoor activities.

• Maintain clean and organized gear and supplies.

• Contribute to social media platforms and TideView website.

 

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a vibrant community that values sustainability, outdoor learning, and the holistic development of children.

• Work in a beautiful forest setting that offers a refreshing change from the traditional classroom.

• Enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.

• Be part of a new organization with opportunities to grow and bring in your own ideas.

 

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume detailing their passion for outdoor education and any relevant experience to tideviewnatureschool@gmail.com.

​

For more information about our forest school and this position, please visit www.tideviewnatureschool.ca.