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Part-time Educator

Applications open until August 22, 2025 or until a suitable candidate is found.

ACAP Cape Breton is seeking a part-time Educator to be based at our office in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The successful candidate will deliver environmental education programming for schools, youth programs, and special events. 

The position hours are casual and flexible, with up to 14 hours per week. We are looking for a candidate who would be available for the equivalent of one weekday (Monday-Friday) and one weekend day (preferably with flexibility for Saturday or Sunday, depending on community events).  This position reports to the Education lead.

Anticipated Start Date: mid-late Sept, 2025

Anticipated Duration: 6 Months

Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia

Work hours: up to 14 hours per week, Weekday, evening and weekend work. Flexible work conditions.

Rate of pay: $23/hour

Desired skills & experience:

  • Enthusiasm for working with children and youth.

  • Strong self-direction as this work involves delivering some programming independently.

  • Strong public speaking skills.

  • Ability to work outdoors for up to four hours at a time and participate in short walks and environmental learning activities in forests, wetlands, streams, and coastal areas.

  • Strict adherence to safety protocols, in particular for outdoor activities with minors.

  • Willingness to undergo a criminal record check (required for working with minors).

  • Respect for different means of learning, including culturally diverse modes, neurodiversity, physical adaptations required to participate in outdoor learning, etc.

  • Knowledge of ecology, environmental science, climate change and/or local natural history is strongly preferred. 

  • Be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

For full details on the job description, open the PDF below

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs[at]acapcb.ns.ca by the August 22nd closing date