CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMER                                 
Full Time, Contract
10 Weeks, June 21 to August 27

Summary of Tasks and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will report directly to the TBG’s Director of Education and Supervisor of Children’s Programs. The selected candidate will work with children’s programming staff to present nature-based camps for children aged 3 to 11 years. Duties may include:

• Researching, preparing and leading nature-based summer camps for children between the ages of 3 to 11
• Planning and preparation of day camps for children from high needs communities through our Green Adventure program and Leadership Camp
• Preparing and leading day camp programs for children throughout GTA day care centres
• Assisting in the care and support for identified special needs or disabled students enrolled in camp programs
• Assisting with the maintenance and care for the TBG’s Teaching Garden which includes among others, a native wildflower garden, a dinosaur garden, herb garden and an organic vegetable garden planted and harvested by children. Additional assistance harvesting and coordinating donated produce to the North York Harvest Food Bank

Education Required:
Prospective candidates should be working on a post secondary degree in education, early childhood education, environmental studies, ecology, biology or a related field, as well as demonstrating experience or interest in education and/or horticulture. Experience in organic practices an asset.

Renumeration:
This is an HRDC supported position with an emphasis on providing summer employment opportunities for priority students. The contract will run for 10 weeks beginning Monday, June 21. The successful candidate will be paid $10.25/hr, at 37 hours/week.

Interested candidates may direct their resume and covering letter to:

Natalie Harder
Supervisor, Children’s Programs
childrensed@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
Fax 416-397-1354

We thank all those interested, and will contact only those selected for an interview. Posting closes Monday, May 31, 2010. Interviews may begin prior to closing date

SUMMER FAMILY SUNDAY PROGRAMMER                                 
Part Time, Contract
Sunday afternoons for 14 Weeks, June 6 to September 5

Summary of Tasks and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will report directly to the TBG’s Director of Education and Supervisor of Children’s Programs. The selected candidate will create and present simple, nature-based programming for visiting children and families based out of the James Boyd Children’s Centre at the Toronto Botanical Garden. Duties may include:

• Planning, researching, preparing and leading nature-based activities for children 1 to 12 years old and their families from Noon to 4 pm every Sunday throughout the summer
• Set up and clean up of the James Boyd Children’s centre, 11 am to Noon and 4 to 5 pm
• Manage registration and payment from visitors
• Communicating as needed with TBG education staff to manage registration, payments and programming
• Assisting with the maintenance and care for the TBG’s James Boyd Children Centre including feeding a care of small animals and watering plants

 

Education Required:
Prospective candidates should be working on a post secondary degree in education, early childhood education, environmental studies, ecology, biology or a related field, as well as demonstrating experience in education and/or naturalist skills.

Renumeration:
The contract will run for 14 weeks beginning Sunday, June 6. The successful candidate will be paid $15/hr, at 7 hours/week. Contract includes all holiday weekends.  Paid orientation and training date will be Sunday, June 6.

Interested candidates may direct their resume and covering letter to:

Natalie Harder
Supervisor, Children’s Programs
childrensed@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
Fax 416-397-1354

We thank all those interested, and will contact only those selected for an interview. Posting closes Tuesday, June 1, 2010.