Compass ELC is a licensed TimberNook Educator. Timbernook is an internationally recognized nature-based program designed to challenge the sens, inspire creativity, imagination and independent play. We are seeking an Early Childhood Educator to work alongside another Timbernook Educator to deliver programming in a beautiful forest north of Lakefield throughout the summer.

• Is committed to outdoor learning
• Being reliable, flexible and enjoy working outside in all weather
• Having the ability to commit to Summer-long programs, March break and PA days
• Empower age-appropriate risk-taking and deep play, based on process-oriented learning
• Observing and learning the children’s play, communication and problem solving.
• Maintaining a safe environment by providing checkups on the areas used in the forest
• Giving the children time and space to play in sensory-rich, experiential learning environments
• Using the environment as inspiration for creative play opportunities

You are registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators or have an equivalent educational background. You have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a child care setting and you possess the training and documents required by the Ministry of Education to work in the field of Early Learning and Care.
Have shown a commitment to lifelong learning and exploring current research in the outdoor learning field.
Have a solid understanding of the Timbernook philosophy and methods