Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a creative, passionate Outdoor Educator - with experience working with preschool-aged children - for our unique early years urban forest school program.

Hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:45am - 12:45pm for a total of 16 hours per week.

Start date for this position is January 5, 2026 and the program finishes for the year on June 25, 2026. (We follow the school year and will resume again in Sept. 2026).

Muddy Boot Prints. (TM) - Early Learning Outside Vancouver Chapter is a fully outdoor morning program for preschool-aged children.

Our program rotates biweekly between four East Vancouver locations--Clark Park, Renfrew Ravine, Trout Lake, and Strathcona Community Gardens--offering rich and varied outdoor experiences across beloved community parks. Rain or shine, we embrace the elements, fostering a deep sense of place, resilience, and joyful outdoor play.

Duties

The Co-Teacher is a passionate and reflective educator who supports the children in our care in multiple ways.

Safety

Assists the Lead teacher in carrying out daily and dynamic risk assessments Continuously scans and counts the children for the program duration Confidently and calmly guides children using positive guidance strategies
Programming

Works actively and collaboratively with the Lead Teacher to develop emergent curriculum based on children's interests and inquiries Brings books to share at daily story times on a regular basis Assists the Lead Teacher in guiding children through transitions during the morning Works actively with the Lead Teacher to choose and teach songs for bi-annual shows for families. Meets every child where they are at and supports their social emotional growth using a variety of developmentally appropriate strategies
Documentation

Shares daily photos and brief stories in our parent WhatApp group Uploads photos to Dropbox folders which are shared with families

Experience

ECE Diploma (or working towards one) Outdoor education experience is preferred but not necessary Valid First Aid Certificate Valid Criminal Record Check

At least 2 years of experience working with preschool-aged children

Confidence with positive behaviour guidance strategies Passionate about collaborating to provide creative, developmentally-appropriate experiences in nature for young children A love of nature and the outdoors Comfortable working in all weather as we operate rain or shine
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off
Work Location: In person