January 2013
RE: Staying Alive Educator Work Experience Placement
The Vancouver Aquarium is currently recruiting 15 students for our
Staying Alive 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 4-9) about marine life using live animal displays, touchpools, and artifacts at the Vancouver Aquarium.
Title:
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Staying Alive Educator
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Department:
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Education
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Term of Position:
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Mandatory Training: Sunday February 3rd, 2013
9:00am-2:00pm
Students will volunteer 1 day out of the week, from the following choices:
Monday 9:00am-2:00pm (5 students)
Wednesday 9:00am-2:00pm ( 5 students)
Thursday 9:00am-2:00pm ( 5 students)
Placement Duration: Monday, February 4th 2013, to Friday April 26th, 2013 excluding the following holidays (Feb. 11, March 18- April 1)
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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 in our galleries and 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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· Gain experience in working in groups
· Build knowledge of marine life and marine environment
· 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 3 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 applications, please email cover letter and resume in 1 PDF formatted document to Ms Giraud pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca
The deadline to submit applications is 3pm on Friday January 10th.
