Soaring Eagle Nature School,Lead Instructor/ Nature Mentor Jobs in Canada

rtive way, and want to bring
nature connection into the lives of youth and adults in Vancouver and the Lower
Mainland. We are looking for committed and resourceful individuals to become a
part of the school.

This is a chance to be a part of a school that comes from the lineage of the
Wilderness Awareness School and the 8 Shields Model. You will be immersed in a
mentoring model that can be applied to any school or organization. You will
gain skills and experience from experienced and well-trained mentors who have
been working and using this model for years.

Responsibilities would include and are not limited to:
• Instructor for weekly, monthly, weekend programs, as well as contract
programs and school group programs. This position would also include subbing
for other staff, facilitating contract programs, as well as other programs
should they be developed. Curriculum includes, but is not limited to: knife
safety skills, survival skills, wildlife tracking, edible and medicinal plants,
navigation, forest ecology, and bird language and identification.
• Development and implementation of age specific programming for youth, teens
and adults based on the 8 shields model
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with students, parents and
teachers involved in programming
• Maintain all relevant paper work and administrative support for programs
• Work closely with Soaring Eagle Nature School staff to maintain clear
responsibilities
• Paid Weekly or bi-weekly check in with Soaring Eagle Nature School’s director

Assets:

The Ideal candidate will demonstrate familiarity and understanding of the
following:
• Strong familiarity with Coyote Mentoring/ 8 shields model (developed by Jon
Young and Wilderness Awareness School)
• Deep desire to have a nature based community of youth, adults and elders
• Understanding and practice of effective, clear and compassionate
communication skills
• Experience working with children and youth aged 4-18
• Naturalist skills as well as earth based living skills/primitive skills
• Openness to new and potentially challenging experiences
• Excellent group facilitation skills
• Exercise a healthy sense of humour
• Comfort in handling student and family affairs in a competent and open way;
confidence creating and setting clear boundaries with students and families
• Desire to expand and grow nature based programs in Vancouver and the Lower
Mainland
• Desire to use your gifts to help guide people into a closer connection with
the natural world
• Creative and crafty with a love of making cool things with your hands out of
natural materials
• Friendly, kind and patient

Qualifications:
• Minimum 2 year experience in nature-based mentoring with children and adults
• Wilderness First Aid (will be required by date of hire)

Preferred, but not required to apply:
• Graduate of the Anake Program and the Anake Leadership Program, RDNA program
or similar program
• Graduate of the Kamana Naturalist Program, or equivalent
• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in education or environmental degree
• Child Development Expertise

Start Date:

This position to start early September. Preference given to folks who can
volunteer a week during summer camp. Starting in the fall, this position is a
range of 18-28 hours per week. Opportunity for more hours as well. Hours will
fluctuate based on availability and experience.

Compensation:

$20-$25/hr based on experience. Plus 12% in lieu of benefits

To Apply:

Please send your resume, along with a letter of interest, and 3 professional
references to:
jenna(at) soaringeaglenatureschool(dot) org

Applications due right away. The review of applications will be ongoing until
positions are filled.

Thank you for your interest and please note that only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.

No phone calls please.