Employment - Part-time Educator

Part-time Educator

ACAP Cape Breton

Part-Time Contract Casual

Weekdays Weekends Evenings

Description

    ACAP Cape Breton is seeking a part-time Educator to be based at our office in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The successful candidate will deliver environmental education programming for schools, youth programs, and special events. 

    The position hours are casual and flexible, with up to 14 hours per week. We are looking for a candidate who would be available for the equivalent of one weekday (Monday-Friday) and one weekend day (preferably with flexibility for Saturday or Sunday, depending on community events).  This position reports to the Education lead.

     Closing date: August 22nd, or until a suitable candidate is found.

    The main responsibilities of the position include:

    • Participating fully in training with ACAP CB’s Education lead and other staff
    • Leading in-school, afterschool and special event programming.
    • Communicating professionally with teachers, other educators, community-based organizations, and volunteers.
    • Working with social media
    • Light administrative support work for the Education Lead. 

    Required skills and experience:

    • Enthusiasm for working with children and youth.
    • Strong self-direction as this work involves delivering some programming independently.
    • Strong public speaking skills.
    • Ability to work outdoors for up to four hours at a time and participate in short walks and environmental learning activities in forests, wetlands, streams, and coastal areas. 
    • Strict adherence to safety protocols, in particular for outdoor activities with minors.
    • Willingness to undergo a criminal record check (required for working with minors).
    • Respect for different means of learning, including culturally diverse modes, neurodiversity, physical adaptations required to participate in outdoor learning, etc.
    • Knowledge of ecology, environmental science, climate change and/or local natural history is strongly preferred. 

    How To Apply

    ACAP Cape Breton will be accepting applications for this position via email. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

    Please apply by submitting a resume and cover letter* to jobs@acapcb.ns.ca with “ACAP Educator” in the email subject line. *If you prefer verbal communication, you could submit a short video or audio clip explaining why you’re interested in the position instead of a cover letter.

    Email Address: jobs@acapcb.ns.ca Apply here

    Intended Audience

    This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (student permit, open work permit holders), unless specific eligibility criteria are noted in the above job posting.

    Location Information
    Community
    Sydney
    County
    Cape Breton Regional Municipality
    Province
    Nova Scotia
    Country
    Canada
    Opportunity Information
    Employer
    ACAP Cape Breton
    NOC Code
    —
    Experience Required
    An Asset
    Available Openings
    1
    Pay Type
    Hourly
    Pay Period
    Hourly
    Remuneration Per Pay Period
    $23.00/hour (to be negotiated)
    Estimated Weekly Hours
    7.00
    Start Date
    September 22nd 2025
    End Date
    —
    Language
    English
    Language Proficiency Level
    Posted on
    August 8th 2025
    Expires
    August 22nd 2025