Hiring a teacher for an outdoor nature-based K-7 school. Teachers are expected to teach 4 days a week mostly outdoors in a park landscape with weekly trips to the river. Teachers are responsible for connecting curriculum goals to the land, student assessments and learning plans (3x a year), term meetings with parents. And daily implementation of BC Curriculum through ecologically- centered, decolonized play-based learning and experience or desire to work with Indigenous Elders.
Squamish Nature Learners is located on the unceded territory of the S?wx?wu7mesh Nation. We are in our 6th year or operating. Our program's main pillars include connecting to land, imaginative ecological education, decolonization, reconciliation and building connections with our local Elders. We are an anti- racist, anti-homophobic/ transphobic program. We welcome teachers from all backgrounds, priority will be given to Indigenous and BIPOC applicants.
What we offer the applicant:
A beautiful outdoor environment to teach in
A supportive community
Great work/life balance
Mentorship
Low child/educator ratio
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Qualifications:
Teaching certificate (preferred)
Clean Criminal Record
Current First Aid
Experience working with elementary students
Experience teaching outside (preferred)
Experience working with Indigenous Elders (preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $180.00-$250.00 per day
Work Location: In person
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