CHILDREACH – WILD CHILD PROGRAM LEAD
Location:
Childreach - 265 Maitland St., London, ON
Position Type:
Other
Rate of Pay:
$47,000 annual salary plus benefits
Start Date:
Upon hiring
End Date:
N/A
Hours:
35 hours including Saturdays
Closing Date:
Not applicable
Description:
Since 1975, Childreach has provided support, programs, services, and learning opportunities to parents and Early Years Professionals so that all children reach their full potential. The goal of WILD CHILD is to get children outside and connecting with the world around them through play. The WILD CHILD Outdoor Playgroup is an innovative, unstructured, interactive parent-child program located in a variety of local forests and natural areas. By supporting and educating parents and early years educators on the value and benefits of outdoor free play in a natural setting, we hope to increase their confidence and competency in providing child-led, inquiry-based opportunities for the children in their care. WILD CHILD strives to demystify the risks of outdoor free play, so adults have the ability to strengthen their children’s emotional, physical and social well-being through connection to nature. This role will be key to sustaining WILD CHILD through leadership, community engagement, education, and capacity building.
Duties include program administration, program development and facilitation, communication support, and other duties as assigned. Full details in the PDF below.
Work schedule includes Saturday mornings and requires flexibility to accommodate programming needs.
The centre provides a pleasant working environment with natural lighting and good air quality. A dedicated workspace will be provided. Conditions vary in community locations. Washrooms are not always available at program sites. Travel to program locations is required.
Qualifications:
Post Secondary Degree/Diploma in a related field
Experience in camping or similar children’s programming is preferred.
Experience recruiting, supporting and managing personnel is an asset.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
Clear and current criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening.
Valid Driver’s license
Current First Aid & CPR Certification
To Apply:
For full details, please see the following document: WILD CHILD Program Lead
Please submit your resume and letter of interest to:
Nadine Reeves, Program Manager
Childreach, 265 Maitland St., London, ON N6B 2Y3
Email: nreeves@childreach.on.ca
Childreach is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring staff that reflect the diversity of the clientsvand community that we serve. Should you require accommodation in the application and interview process, please contact Childreach. We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected to interview will be contacted.