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Bush Playgroup Facilitator

Eco Explorers

Eco Explorers is looking for bush playgroup facilitators to run our bush playgroups in 2021. We are looking for people from all locations within a 60-70km radius from Melbourne so if you this job is your calling then we'd love to hear from you. You will be working in National parks and local reserves and taking families in the bush to learn about our natural environment.

We are seeking highly passionate, motivated, natural-born leaders and those that have knowledge about the natural environment (plants, sustainability, wildlife etc). You must have some understanding of child development and nature play, it's benefits and ideas for nature play activities.

You need to have demonstrated experience working with preschool-aged children and families and may have qualifications (although not necessary) in either; Early Childhood Education, Teaching, Outdoor Education, Environmental Science, Forest school, Community Services or any bush crafts/bush skills and mindfulness experience will be also be highly regarded.

You need to be great with people and have excellent communication and leadership skills, empathy and facilitation skills.

The successful applicant will be required to start training immediately and be required to work, 3 - 4 mornings a week, working from 8.30am - 12.30pm. You will be leading groups of approximately 14 families each session. This job requires you to work independently but all materials and training are provided.

This position would ideally suit someone that is studying or has children at school and therefore is not looking for full-time work as the total work hours are only 13 hours per week (mornings only). You need to have your own car and be fit as there is some lifting required and plenty of walking.

We are looking for people that share our love of nature play and are committed to being part of a vibrant team of educators who attend regular meetings and training and can commit to this job for at least 1 - 2 years. Availability to work during school holidays is also preferred and to occasionally work weekends at festivals and events.

You must have a working with children check and a current First Aid level 2 certificate (or be willing to obtain immediately).

Please also note that as this is a paid position, you are not able to bring your own children along when you work.

For more information, please go to: www.ecoexplorers.com.au/bush-playgroup-facilitator-job-ad

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