TimberNook Sensory Nature Program - Summer Support Staff

Minute Man Arc; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic summer support staff for their TimberNook Sensory Nature Program. This role is perfect for those who love working with children and enjoy the outdoors. As a Summer Support Staff member, you will oversee children's needs, facilitate play, and support their emotional development. Ideal candidates will be energetic, flexible, and able to work collaboratively with other staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in a nurturing environment while enjoying the beauty of nature. Join a team dedicated to providing a safe and enriching experience for children this summer!

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Experience in childcare or education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee children's logistical needs during the program.
• Lead activities and facilitate play for children.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Patience

Flexibility

Organization

Communication

Education

Childcare Education

Health Degree

College Student

Job description

TimberNook Sensory Nature Program Summer Support Staff

Westford, MA (on the Acton/Westford Town line)

Description

Summer Employment: July 7th-August 15th, 2025

Hours: variable between 8am-3pm Days: variable between Monday-Friday

Do you love children? Do you love nature and the great outdoors?

If so, TimberNook is for YOU!!

Responsibilities

• Oversee the logistical needs of all the children in the assigned group.
• Check in with families at the start and the end of each program day.
• Support children in their efforts to keep track of their belongings.
• Escort children to the bathroom if it is visibly out of range or help as needed.
• Assist with program set-up and site clean-up.
• Lead songs and activities as requested by the TimberNook Certified provider.
• Facilitate play needs (if a child needs additional loose parts, tool use support, instruction).
• Empower the children by allowing them to direct their own play and by observing from a safe distance, intervening as necessary for safety and/or assistance with social-emotional skills.

Requirements

Qualities of TimberNook Support Staff:

• Exude energy, enthusiasm and patience with the children.
• Be flexible, organized, prompt and responsible.
• Work effectively and smoothly with other staff, interact kindly with all the children, and communicate easily with families.
• Be personable, dependable, enjoy working outside in all kinds of weather, immune to bugs, dirt and heat, work cooperatively with other program staff, and be physically able to participate in outdoor activities.

Salary

$15 hour for college students; $16-$18 for over 21; $18-$21 for adults with childcare, education or health degrees.

Minute Man Arc is committed to providing a caring and safe environment for all the individuals we serve. To help ensure this, Minute Man Arc conducts annual background checks on all employees. These checks include a criminal background check (CORI).