Empower Your School Community with Social Stride's Free Workshops for Teachers

Dear Principals, Teachers, Staff and Trustees,

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to introduce you to the Social Stride Program offered by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights. Social Stride is committed to promoting a safer and more inclusive digital landscape. We are happy to offer a free workshop that empowers teachers with valuable insights, strategies, and resources that can be integrated seamlessly into the classroom environment, fostering a safe and respectful online community. Please see the attached pdf for more details, or click on the link below for an upcoming session being hosted online on September 28: How to Discuss and Advise Youth on Discrimination Online — John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights (jhcentre.org)

Workshop Highlights:

Understanding Online Safety: Explore the evolving landscape of digital interactions, with a focus on promoting positive online behavior and addressing hate, racism, and discrimination.

Guidance on Reporting: Learn effective methods to report incidents of online hate and discrimination, ensuring a proactive response to challenging situations.

Incorporating Digital Citizenship: Discover practical techniques to integrate digital citizenship education into the curriculum, promoting responsible online conduct.

If you are interested in participating in our free workshops or would like to learn more about the Social Stride Program, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with your school.

Student Locker Availability At The Downtown Campus (Heritage Place)

There are a limited number of lockers available for use, and they will be rented on a first-come, first-served basis.

Important Tips About Securing A Locker:

• Any interested student must have a fellow student to share the locker with
• BOTH of the sharing students must be present at the Education Administration Office to sign the locker agreement form 
• Students must supply their own lock for their locker
• The duration of the locker ownership runs until April 30th, 2024 - after which, any locks and locker contents will be disposed of by Security

The Education Administration Office will begin the rental of lockers on Monday, September 11, 2023.

Obtaining Your LU ID Card

If you are a 2-year B.Ed program student joining the Lakehead University community as a new student this Fall, you will need to obtain an ID card.

Please visit the link for details - https://www.lakeheadu.ca/students/other-services/photo-id

Parking Options - Lakehead University Downtown Campus

 Parking Options at our Downtown Campus (Heritage Place - 1 Colborne Street W):

The Faculty of Education Administration has received a number of recent inquiries about parking options at our downtown campus location.

There is absolutely no student parking at the Heritage Place building. (This includes both tenant and visitor parking).

The entire Heritage Place Building parking lot is monitored on a daily basis and cars parked illegally will be tagged by Security and towed at the owner’s expense.
All students are encouraged to check the Transportation page on the Lakehead University website for parking options within the City of Orillia.  

Options are found here: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/about/orillia-campus/our-campus/transportation/parking-rates 

The closest municipal parking lot information can be found here: https://www.orillia.ca/en/living-here/resources/PW_Eng/Downtown-Parking-Map.pdf  

Details about Monthly Permit Parking (Lot#6 closest to Heritage Place building) can be found here: https://www.orillia.ca/en/living-here/parking.aspx 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

If you need to travel to our 500 University Avenue campus location, the University will honor a valid Lot#6 parking pass issued by the City of Orillia, at the 500 University Avenue campus, for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Missabay Community School is Hiring!

Are you interested in teaching in a beautiful northern Ontario community?   

Four positions are available at Missabay Community School in Mishkeegogamang, ON in Gr. 1, Gr. 3, Gr. 8 and Special Education. 

Please reach out to Education Director/Principal Ms. Jesse Bottle at jesbottle@hotmail.com if you are interested. Kindly include your resume.

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Education Authority is hiring teachers!

 

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority > Job Advertisement - Instructors

 

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority > Job Advertisement - Instructors

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The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (The Conservation Authority), an internationally recognized leader in watershed management, is seeking to fill three positions of:

Instructors

15-Month Contract

Bradford, Ontario

Wage Range: $24.51 to $30.63

Working with the Conservation Authority's team of educators, the role of the Instructor is the delivery of education programs to school and community groups at the Scanlon Creek Nature Centre, in greenspace throughout the Lake Simcoe watershed, and online through virtual platforms. This position reports directly to the Manager, Education.

What you offer

• Post-secondary education in Natural Sciences, Outdoor Recreation, Education, Environmental Studies, or related discipline(s).
• Demonstrated experience leading environmental and/or outdoor education programs to children and youth in a school and/or community setting.
• Working knowledge of the provincial education curriculum.
• Ability to apply different teaching methodologies and adapt program instruction to meet different learning needs.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with flexibility.
• Strong verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and group management skills.
• Solid customer service skills.
• Valid Class G driver's license and daily access to a vehicle.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification.
• Current and clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Assets to be considered

• Member in good standing of the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Proficiency in a second language.
• Experience in adult education instruction.

What you will do

• Lead, co-lead, and support group program instruction as assigned.
• Daily pre-visit preparation of required teaching aids, supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Daily post-visit clean-up, including replenishment of supplies and materials, and maintenance/repair of teaching aids and equipment, as well as data tracking.
• Provide excellent client support and service, including assistance with administrative tasks.
• Contribute to program review, improvements, and development, including risk assessment and management, as required.
• Ensure full understanding and compliance with the Authority's site/program standard operating procedures.
• Always ensure the health and safety of employees and program participants.
• Other duties as assigned.

Start Date

September 2023

Hours of work

35, Monday thru Friday (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), with some evening and/or weekend work, as required. Scheduling will be based on operational requirements and determined on a week-to-week basis.

Please forward a single pdf document that includes a résumé and covering letter to the Conservation Authority's Human Resources, referencing Competition #16-2023, by 4:00 pm on July 7, 2023, to careers@LSRCA.on.ca.

The Conservation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Conservation Authority will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you are contacted regarding this competition and you require disability related accommodations, please inform Human Resources.

All personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants for their interest in the Conservation Authority; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.