Join the Roots 2 Rise Outdoors Team!
Roots 2 Rise Outdoors is a growing organization dedicated to fostering connections between children and the world around them. We offer year-round, outdoor exploratory programs for children ages 2 to 12 in Owen Sound, Kemble and the surrounding areas.
If you’re passionate about creating meaningful outdoor experiences where kids can play, explore, and connect, this role is for you!
About the Role
As an Outdoor Educator with Roots 2 Rise Outdoors, you will plan and facilitate outdoor programs for children, embracing the beauty and challenges of all seasons and weather conditions. This position requires experience working with children, a love of the outdoors, creativity, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
Our educators play a vital role in embodying and promoting our core values of compassion, awareness, curiosity, and gratitude in all aspects of their work.
Position Details:
- Contract: Seasonal (Summer 2025, with potential for year-round opportunities)
- Program Dates and Locations:
- June 27 – August 16: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Greystone Trails, Kemble
- *Hours vary based on registrations and schedules (additional hours & weeks possible)
- Compensation:
- $20–$22/hr for Lead Educators (depending on experience and qualifications)
- $18–$20/hr for Assistant Educators (depending on experience and qualifications)
Responsibilities
- Facilitate engaging, child-led, play-based, developmentally appropriate programming in outdoor settings.
- Incorporate diverse and inclusive approaches into program planning and delivery.
- Promoting the physical safety, emotional well-being, and welfare of all participants, including keeping children warm and dry in wet weather.
- Manage risks in outdoor settings and conduct dynamic risk assessments for individuals and groups.
- Adhere to health and safety protocols outlined in the staff handbook.
- Collaborate with team members to create a safe, positive, and open environment for feedback and debriefs.
- Apply a strengths-based approach to behaviour management.
- Conduct ongoing developmental and risk assessments.
- Follow Leave No Trace principles.
- Plan, update, and follow up on programming.
- Set up and take down necessary equipment (e.g., tarps, materials).
- Participate in staff training and meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
- At least 1 year of experience in teaching or program facilitation (Lead Educators require a minimum of 2 years).
- Experience facilitating children’s outdoor programs in all seasons.
- Understanding of risk assessments (site, individual/group, and dynamic).
- Familiarity with play-based and child-led educational approaches.
- Knowledge in any of the following areas: natural history/science, plant/animal identification, music, art, or mindfulness.
- Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, hike comfortably (very large hill to access property daily), and engage actively with young children.
- Current First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to complete training before start date).
- Access to a vehicle is required.
- Completion of a vulnerable sector screening is required.
Why Join Us?
At Roots 2 Rise Outdoors, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by fostering children’s love for the outdoors and supporting their development in creative, play-based ways.
If you’re excited about the outdoors, child development, and making a positive difference, we’d love to hear from you!
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why this position excites you.
Job Types: Full-time, Casual, Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months
Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:
- teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-06-27
