Vancouver Aquarium Work Experience Placements
December 2011
RE: ‘Sea Sensations’ Work Experience Placement
We are looking for 7 highly motivated, energetic students to fill the Sea Sensations Experience Placement. This placement will provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain teaching experience, communication skills, develop a sense of teamwork and explore career options. Applicants will be accepted based on the student's work experience objectives and personal interests, as indicated in a cover letter and resume, as well as the needs of the School Programs Department.
Title: Marine Educator Assistant
Direct Supervisor: School Program Coordinators
Term of Position:
Participate in one full shift per week (7 positions): · Tuesday: Sea Sensations (K-4) 10am – 2pm Jan 17, 2012- April 24, 2012 Note: If students would like to gain more work experience hours, there is an option of extending their placement into June. |
Description of Work Experience Opportunity: Assist School Program Coordinators with the delivery of the “Sea Sensations” program to children aged 5-7. Sea Sensations is designed to inspire wonder, curiosity and marine stewardship in students by diving into the colourful world of marine animals. Sea Sensations is the classroom version of our "Staying Alive" School Program and provides students with an extraordinary hands-on opportunity to explore the underwater world by observing, discussing, and touching live aquatic animals and props from the comfort of beyond the Aquarium's busy galleries. The program opens with an interactive puppet show followed by students dividing into smaller groups at the helm of an experienced, friendly and knowledgeable educator to visit a variety of stations with props and live animals. These include: a sea turtle shell, an octopus beak, a shark jaw and live invertebrate animals such as live sea stars, sea urchins and sea cucumbers, among much more. The program concludes with a conservation message and direct action plan for students to do their part in conserving the planet.
Skills Preferred:
· Experience educating or interacting with children; · Outgoing, creative, enthusiastic and self-motivated; · Students in grade 10, 11 and 12; · Interested in marine biology; · High level of professionalism and commitment; |
· Strong English language communication skills.
Work Experience Benefits:
· Completion of Grad Transition hours; · Access to site resources; · Priority placement in Volunteer training; and |
· Opportunity to gain experience in public education.
This position helps the Vancouver Aquarium achieve its mission by promoting conservation through education.
The deadline to submit applications is 5pm Thursday January 5th.
Submit resume and cover letter to Ms Giraud ASAP
pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca
