Job Description

Forest School Facilitator

Part-Time Position available: January 6, 2026 - June 5, 2026

? Outdoor Connections Forest School is seeking a passionate, self-motivated, nature-loving part-time educator to join our team for the 2025/2026 school year. This is a team-teaching position for approximately 14-21 instructional hours per week (paid 7-7.5 hours/full day for site assessment, program preparation, yurt clean up etc).

? The successful candidate will be working alongside an experienced forest school facilitator, organizing and implementing child-led play-based forest school program for children aged 3-12 years. This position will require you to co-facilitate school-aged programs.

? If you can envision yourself joining our team and submerging yourself completely outdoors in all weather conditions, we would love to receive your application.

Overview

? Outdoor Connections Forest School is a play-based, place-based, child-led, outdoor forest school program for preschool children and school age children. We focus on child-led learning and fostering environmental stewardship.

? We follow a September to June school calendar, offering fall, winter and spring programs. Our programs are delivered on 60 acres of private land 12 km south of Fernie, BC. We use a 20 ft. yurt as an indoor warming space, and storage for school materials.

? We operate preschool classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and a school-age programs on Wednesdaysand Fridays.

? O.C. Forest School offers employee status for all staff.

Qualifications

? Must have experience working with children in outdoor environments.

? Must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

? Must be physically fit, able to dig, climb, hike, carry firewood.

? Must have reliable transportation.

? Current First Aid certificate or Wilderness First Aid ticket would be an asset.

? Must have a Clear Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector check.

? Can oversee groups of children and have strong risk management skills.

? Completion of the Forest and Nature School practitioner course is a strong asset but not required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

? Alongside co-teacher, plan and implement a child-led forest school program. Be conscious of your involvement during free-play times and intervene when appropriate.

? Ensure the safety of all children during their forest play.

? Support the benefits of risk-taking, movement and physical development.

? Maintain a positive attitude regardless of the weather and be physically able to carry out facilitating duties in all types of terrain.

HOW TO APPLY

? Please send resume to: info@connectoutdoors.cawith attention to Victoria Read (Executive Director)

? JOB TYPE: Part-Time

? SALARY: $24-$27/hour

APPLICATION DEADLINE: position is open until filled

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: $24.00-$27.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2026-01-06