Colborne Lodge

Application Due: April 25
Start Date: June 16/Summer Position
Job Title: Education Assistant
Company: Colborne Lodge
About Position:

Summer Position: Average 35 hoursweek
June 16 to August 29, 2008
Salary: $13.23 per hour

Colborne Lodge Museum is pleased to announce a summer job position to work within the rewarding and enriching environment of this historic property in High Park. If you are considering a career in the teaching profession, the arts or cultural sector or environmental education, are outgoing and enjoy working with children, we have a great opportunity for you.

Duties
Reporting to the Museum Site Coordinator of Colborne Lodge, you will be involved in the development and delivery of week-long summer camp programs for children 7 to 11 years of age and half-day camp programs for children 5 to 6 years of age, including: researching the history and natural environment of the museum and High Park; developing hands-on activities which illustrate the themes of the programs; preparing materials, purchasing and assembling supplies for the activities; delivering the programs; outlining the program budgets; and preparing manuals for the program.

Qualifications
The successful candidate should be fluent in English, enrolled in, or just completed a degree in education, Canadian studies, environmental sciences or ecology, or equivalent. The candidate will have experience working with children and, in particular, teaching or leading groups, excellent oral communication skills; and excellent interpersonal and presentation skills; and be enthusiastic and flexible. An ability to foster cooperative working relationships and show judgment and sensitivity in dealing with the public are important. Experience in museums or environmental interpretation and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel are assets. Basic First Aid Certification is required.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and covering letter which describes your qualifications by April 25, 2008 to:
Colborne Lodge
Spadina Historic House and Gardens
285 Spadina Road,
Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2V5
Attention: Cheryl Hart, Museum Coordinator.
Or
Fax: 416-392-0375
Email: clodge@toronto.ca

Committed to employment equity, the City of Toronto encourages applications from Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women. Please note that only applicants entered on the Young Canada Works candidate inventory can be considered. To enroll on the inventory please go to www.pch.gc.ca/special/ycw-jct/html/welcome_e.htm.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.