Join the Homestead Farm and Forest Nature School Team!
Are you organized, detail-oriented, and looking for a flexible part-time opportunity? Homestead Farm and Forest Nature School is looking for a reliable Administrative Assistant to help keep our growing school and preschool programs running smoothly.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys organization, communication, basic bookkeeping, and supporting a small, community-focused educational business.
Position Details
- Hours: Approximately 8 hours per week
- Schedule: Flexible — one day per week or split between two half-days
- Contract: Initial 7-week contract, with the possibility of extension
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- Location: Mildmay / Walkerton area, Ontario
Responsibilities
- Assisting with basic bookkeeping, including uploading and organizing receipts
- Responding to emails and supporting family communications
- Preparing and organizing ministry documents, permission forms, and school records
- Assisting with social media posts and program promotion
- Organizing digital files and completing general administrative tasks
- Supporting the day-to-day operations of our growing programs
Our Ideal Candidate
- Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working independently and managing tasks
- Professional and friendly in written communication
- Comfortable using email, spreadsheets, and digital documents
- Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential student, family, payroll, and financial information
- Experience in administration, bookkeeping, payroll, or social media is an asset
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and a brief introduction outlining their relevant experience and availability to laura@homesteadnatureschool.ca.
Please include your anticipated hourly wage and general availability.
We are hoping to welcome the right candidate to our team as soon as possible!
Help make a difference behind the scenes at Homestead Farm and Forest Nature School!
Casual Supply Educators
ECE/RECE | OCT | Nature School Teacher
Join the Homestead Farm and Forest Nature School team! We are looking for passionate, reliable, and flexible educators to provide occasional coverage across our preschool, school-aged nature school, and academic programs.
If you genuinely love working with children and enjoy spending your days outdoors in every season, we would love to hear from you!
Position Details
- Employment Type: Casual / On-Call
- Schedule: Occasional shifts based on program needs
- Hours: Vary depending on staff coverage requirements
- Location: Mildmay / Walkerton area, Ontario
- Start Date: As soon as possible
Available Positions
- Preschool Educator: Working with children approximately 30 months–3 years old.
- School-Aged Nature School Educator: Working with children approximately 4–12 years old through outdoor exploration, farm activities, and hands-on learning.
- Academic Program Supply Teacher: An Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) to deliver planned literacy, mathematics, and other academic lessons to school-aged students.
Applicants are welcome to apply for one or more positions based on their qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and engage children in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
- Support age-appropriate learning, play, and development.
- Facilitate outdoor exploration, nature-based activities, and farm experiences where applicable.
- Deliver planned academic lessons for the academic supply teacher role.
- Follow established program routines, lesson plans, policies, and safety procedures.
- Collaborate with staff to maintain consistency and continuity for children.
Our Ideal Candidate
- Genuinely loves working with children.
- Enjoys being outdoors in every season, including rain, mud, snow, and cold weather.
- Is dependable, adaptable, patient, and enthusiastic.
- Has strong communication, supervision, and teamwork skills.
- Is comfortable working in a hands-on, outdoor learning environment.
- Has relevant experience in education, childcare, or outdoor programming.
ECE/RECE credentials, Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) certification, or relevant nature school experience are welcome, depending on the position. Outdoor education experience is a strong asset. Applicants must meet the applicable qualifications and screening requirements for their assigned role.
Short-Notice Availability
This is a casual, on-call position. Educators will be contacted when coverage is needed due to staff illness, vacation, or other absences. Some shifts may be offered at short notice.
There are no guaranteed hours, and candidates may accept or decline shifts based on their availability. Please indicate your general weekly availability and whether you are open to short-notice requests.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and a brief introduction outlining their qualifications, relevant experience, preferred position(s), and availability to laura@homesteadnatureschool.ca.
Please include details of any current First Aid/CPR certification and other relevant training.
We are looking to welcome new educators to our casual supply list as soon as possible!
Come help us grow curious, confident, and nature-connected learners.
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