April 2013
RE: Marine Educator (Preschool – Grade 3) Work Experience Placement
The Vancouver Aquarium is currently recruiting 15 students for our
Primary Educator Work Experience Placement.
As a work experience student, you will be working within a team of staff, volunteers, and other students to teach young students (aged 3-9) about marine life using live animals, puppets, and artifacts at the Vancouver Aquarium.
Title:
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Marine Educator (Preschool – Grade 3)
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Department:
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Education
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Term of Position:
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Mandatory Training
For Monday Placements:
Monday April 29th, 2013
9:00am-2:00pm
For Tuesday-Friday Placements:
Sunday, May 5th, 2013
9:00am-2:00pm
Students will volunteer 1 day out of the week, from the following choices:
Monday 9:00am-2:00pm (3 students)
Tuesday 9:00am-2:00pm (3 students)
Wednesday 9:00am-2:00pm ( 3 students)
Thursday 9:00am-2:00pm (3 students)
Friday 9:00am-2:00pm (3 students)
Placement Duration: Monday, May 6th 2013, to Friday June 28th, 2013 excluding the May 20th Holiday.
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Description of
Volunteer
Opportunity:
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This placement will provide an excellent opportunity for students to build their knowledge regard to marine life and the marine environment while gaining teaching experience, communication skills, developing a sense of teamwork and exploring career options through:
· participating in daily teaching routines and operations behind the scenes
· participating in and facilitating safe handling of marine invertebrate animals as well as animal artifacts
· teaching children about marine life and the major conservation issues affecting it
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Skills Preferred:
Please Note:
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· Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated
· Students currently in Grades 10, 11 or 12.
· High level of professionalism and commitment
· Interest in marine biology, teaching, working with children, or any combination thereof
· Experience and/or genuine interest in educating or interacting with students
· Strong English oral communications skills
· Second language an asset
Previous teaching or biology experience is an asset but not necessary-training will be provided.
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Volunteer Benefits:
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· Build knowledge of marine life and marine environment
· Gain experience in working in groups
· Gain teaching experience in an informal setting
· Priority placement in the volunteer training
· Gain work experience hours
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Please note: There are 5 different placement options. Please indicate clearly on the student information form which days the student is applying for in order of preference. Please only indicate that day(s) of the week you are able to commit to.
To submit an application email a cover letter and resume in 1 PDF formatted documentThe deadline to submit applications is 3pm on Wednesday April 17th. To pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca
Make sure you include in your cover letter, in order of preference, what days you want to volunteer.
