Action Jobs in Banff, AB

Posting DOT24001Environmental Lead Teacher Temporary - August 22, 2023 to June 27, 2024 Location To be DeterminedFTE .20 Part TimeStart Date August 22, 2023Closing Date April 21, 2023 JOB QUALIFICATIONS : The Ideal Candidate would possess the following background, philosophy, and experience : Bachelor of Education Knowledge and experience with Environmental Education. Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders; eg. teachers, students, administration, trustees, CUPE staff, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, community agencies, environmental support organizations and funders. Strong motivational, interpersonal and collaborative skills to ensure positive relationships with stakeholders. Ability to travel throughout the Fort McMurray region. Working with Green Scene to determine ongoing goals and action plans for both Green Scene and the Environmental Lead Teachers role. Working with FMPSD schools mentoring teachers on how to embed Environmental Education within the curriculum they teach. Facilitate Environmental Education sessions with classes and groups of students. Mentor school Environment Facilitators and champions to form school environmental committees. These can include administrators, parents, staff, students and community members. Help them to create, implement and revise yearly, their school’s environmental action plan. Mentor school Environment Facilitators and champions in coordinating school-wide Environmental Education projects and events. Research and share teaching resources, environmental activities and grant possibilities with teachers and schools. Help develop a database of resources and lessons that support Environmental Education in FMPSD. Working with FMPS Division - plan Environmental Education and Action professional development and awareness sessions. Work with the Board and administration to review and develop FMPSD Environmental practices and goals. Administration -Apply for funding for continuance of the position. Complete personnel timesheets and expense claims as required. APPLICATION PROCEDURE : Resumes and other relevant documents will be accepted on our website www.fmpsdschools.ca by clicking employment opportunities and on the “APPLY” tab for the specific posting and follow the application instructions. THIS IS THE PREFERRED METHOD TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS.If you have any questions regarding this posting you may email hr@fmpsd.ab.ca.The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record / vulnerable sector check which will be reviewed to ensure suitability of the candidate for the position.FMPSD may contact past and present employers for references. All FMPSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, internet, MS Office, Google mail, docs and sheets.Only those applications submitted and received by 4 pm on the closing date will be considered for this position.