Outdoor Early Childhood Educator
Terra Nova Nature School-Thompson Community Association
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Job Description
Employment Type:
Full Time
Hours Per Week:
32
Working Hours:
M-Th 8:30-3:30; F 8:30-2:00
Type of Child Care:
Preschool
Position Start:
September 2nd, 2025
Position Ends:
June 26th, 2026
We are currently seeking an Outdoor Early Childhood Educator who is committed to an emergent and place-based philosophy of education. We value educators who see children as capable and strong, seeking ways to support their development in all areas. Our not-for-profit school is devoted to developing and caring for a community that values children and their families, partner agencies, artists, park visitors, and the more-than-human, all working together to create a unique learning environment.
The successful candidate will be flexible, positive and energetic. We are looking for educators who are both passionate and compassionate; creative and imaginative; clear and effective communicators; curious and committed to learning from one another. Observations, documentation, discussion and research are tools our team uses to implement a responsive and emergent curriculum that makes learning visible to our community.
This position is divided into teaching every morning and then working as a support staff with children in the afternoon (SCDP contract)
Qualifications:
Basic ECE
Additional Qualifications:
- Post basic ECE training-Inclusive Practices
- Training and experience in Reggio Emilia practice
- Training and experience in outdoor education
- 2nd language
- Sign language
- Music background
Years Experience Required:
2
Required Experience:
- Grade 12 plus an Early Childhood Education Certificate and two years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Licensing requirements prior to start date:
- Standard, Childsafe or Emergency First Aid including CPR C
- Physician’s note
- 19+yrs of age
- Police Information Check
- Food Safe Certificate
- Immunization records
Salary & Benefits:
$27.20, PLUS $6.00hr ECE Wage Enhancement
Professional Development and 4% vacation pay
Benefits package including medical, dental, and paid sick leave after three month probation period
Additional Information:
Terra Nova Nature School is operated by Thompson Community Association.TCA is an inclusive employer committed to employment equity objectives and invites applications from all qualified individuals. Should you be contacted and require some form of accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will endeavour to meet your needs to the best of our ability.