Supply Educator – Nature-Based Early Learning

 Supply Staff - Looking to Fill Two (2) Vacancies

 

Greenbelt Academy and Early Learning Centre
Nature-based early learning | Supply/as needed | $20- $21 per hour

 

About Greenbelt Academy

Greenbelt Academy is Niagara’s forest school, providing education rooted in nature for children from preschool through kindergarten. We combine academics with the benefits of nature through a balanced, child-centred approach to learning.

 

Children are given daily opportunities to spend extended time outdoors, explore their interests and learn through hands-on experiences. Our educators facilitate an emergent curriculum that supports the whole child by combining play-based learning, nature immersion, appropriate risky play, emotional development and meaningful connections to the community and natural world.

 

About the Role

Greenbelt Academy is looking for caring, dependable and flexible Supply Staff to support our nature-based early-learning programs as needed.

 

Working alongside our educators, you will help create a safe, welcoming and child-centred environment where children can learn through play, outdoor exploration, hands-on experiences and time in nature. You will respond to the individual needs and interests of each child while supporting Greenbelt Academy’s nature-based philosophy and emergent curriculum.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise and support children in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Respond to each child’s needs using developmentally appropriate teaching and child-guidance practices.
• Prepare and lead engaging, age-appropriate activities that encourage creativity, exploration and learning.
• Support child-led learning and appropriate opportunities for risky play.
• Work collaboratively with educators and communicate respectfully with families.

What You’ll Bring

• Current membership in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators or the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Experience working with children using developmentally appropriate teaching and behaviour-guidance practices.
• A caring, responsive and reliable approach to working with children.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfort working outdoors with children in a variety of weather conditions.
• Familiarity with Forest and Nature School in Canada: A Head, Heart, Hands Approach to Outdoor Learning and How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• A valid vulnerable sector check completed within the past six months.
• Up-to-date immunization records.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in a forest school, nature-based early-learning or outdoor education environment.
• Current membership in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators or the Ontario College of Teachers.

Position Details

• Pay: $20-$21 per hour, including a $2 Wage Enhancement Grant
• Pay schedule: Biweekly by direct deposit
• Vacation Pay: 4% paid on each paycheque
• Position type: Supply/as needed
• Hours: No fixed hours; the schedule varies from week to week based on program needs
• Meal break: Shifts longer than five hours include an unpaid 30-minute meal break
• Location: On-site at 130 Main Street East, with work in nearby outdoor learning environments

Shift lengths may change based on child-to-staff ratios and operational needs. Occasional additional hours may also be available.

 

Our Commitment

Greenbelt Academy and Early Learning Centre Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming and respectful environment for employees and applicants.

 

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your individual needs.

 

If you enjoy helping children learn, explore and grow through nature, we would love to hear from you.