Children's Humane Education Lead
Posting Closes Friday April 19 at 3PM
Seven Month Contract Position - May 2024 to November 2024
Days and Times: Flexible
Location: Hybrid - Work from home and the sanctuary
Hours and Rate of Pay: 15 hrs per week at $20/hr
Days and Times: Flexible
Location: Hybrid - Work from home and the sanctuary
Hours and Rate of Pay: 15 hrs per week at $20/hr
JOB TITLE: CHILDREN’S HUMANE EDUCATION LEAD
ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEW:
A Home for Hooves Farm Sanctuary is a primarily volunteer-run, registered charitable organisation. Founded in September 2017, the sanctuary offers a forever home for rescued, abandoned, and surrendered farmed animals. We are the first farm sanctuary in Canada to be accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.
HUMANE EDUCATION OVERVIEW:
Humane education encourages compassion and care for all living beings and the environment by developing attitudes of kindness, sensitivity, appreciation, and responsibility. Learners of this program will develop a personal understanding of who they are by recognizing their own skills, talents, and abilities, while fostering a sense of self worth. By helping people develop a deeper connection with animals, they will also strengthen their empathy and respect for the environment and all those who inhabit it. When one understands the interconnectedness of the living world, they can recognize how their beliefs, decisions, and actions impact the lives of others.
CHILDREN’S HUMANE EDUCATION LEAD JOB OVERVIEW:
As the Children’s Humane Education Lead, your responsibilities include facilitating the Pen Pal Program where children, ages 5-10, can communicate with sanctuary animals through pen pal letters. This involves writing and coordinating responses.
The Pen Pal Program allows children to choose a sanctuary animal "pen pal" and learn about their needs and characteristics, promoting animal welfare. You may also organise field trips for children to meet their pen pals in person and provide educational resources to enhance their learning.
Additionally, you will help create a children's activity book aimed at educating children about caring for and understanding farmed animals. This role encourages children to develop writing skills, creativity, and empathy towards farmed animals.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
COMPETENCIES/CAPABILITIES
ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEW:
A Home for Hooves Farm Sanctuary is a primarily volunteer-run, registered charitable organisation. Founded in September 2017, the sanctuary offers a forever home for rescued, abandoned, and surrendered farmed animals. We are the first farm sanctuary in Canada to be accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.
HUMANE EDUCATION OVERVIEW:
Humane education encourages compassion and care for all living beings and the environment by developing attitudes of kindness, sensitivity, appreciation, and responsibility. Learners of this program will develop a personal understanding of who they are by recognizing their own skills, talents, and abilities, while fostering a sense of self worth. By helping people develop a deeper connection with animals, they will also strengthen their empathy and respect for the environment and all those who inhabit it. When one understands the interconnectedness of the living world, they can recognize how their beliefs, decisions, and actions impact the lives of others.
CHILDREN’S HUMANE EDUCATION LEAD JOB OVERVIEW:
As the Children’s Humane Education Lead, your responsibilities include facilitating the Pen Pal Program where children, ages 5-10, can communicate with sanctuary animals through pen pal letters. This involves writing and coordinating responses.
The Pen Pal Program allows children to choose a sanctuary animal "pen pal" and learn about their needs and characteristics, promoting animal welfare. You may also organise field trips for children to meet their pen pals in person and provide educational resources to enhance their learning.
Additionally, you will help create a children's activity book aimed at educating children about caring for and understanding farmed animals. This role encourages children to develop writing skills, creativity, and empathy towards farmed animals.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Writing and responding to letters from children in a timely and engaging manner
- Ensuring all correspondence is age-appropriate and tailored to the child's interests
- Researching and providing accurate information about farmed animals
- Maintaining confidentiality and privacy of the children's personal information
- Tracking and organising correspondence with multiple pen pals
- Providing feedback and suggestions for improving the Pen Pal Program
- Adhering to professional standards of communication and conduct at all times
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to receive and respond to letters from children
- Ability to communicate effectively with children
- Creativity to come up with fun activities and games related to farmed animals
- Ability to organise and manage a pen pal program for multiple children
- Create a children’s activity book to promote the welfare of farmed animals
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in creative writing or story-telling, particularly with a focus on engaging young audiences
- Previous experience working with children, such as teaching, tutoring, or mentoring
- Familiarity with farmed animals and an understanding of basic animal facts and behaviours
- Flexibility and adaptability to cater responses to individual children's interests and questions
- Creativity and ability to brainstorm new ideas for letter topics and activities related to farmed animals
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word or Google Docs for writing and formatting letters
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
- Excellent written communication skills
- Knowledge of appropriate language and tone for communicating with children
- Understanding of child development and age-appropriate activities
- Familiarity with farmed animals and their characteristics
- Ability to craft engaging and personalised letters for children
- Proficiency in basic computer skills for typing and sending letters
- Ability to respond to children's questions and interests with accurate and age-appropriate information
- Understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and privacy for child participants in the Pen Pal Program
COMPETENCIES/CAPABILITIES
- Shows proficiency in working autonomously, structuring tasks, coordinating activities, and managing workload effectively
- Capable of meeting tight deadlines
- Meets all security clearance criteria established by A Home for Hooves Farm Sanctuary, which may involve undergoing background checks, Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) evaluations, or additional security screenings as mandated by the sanctuary
Please send your resume, cover letter, and an example letter written to a child from the perspective of one of the sanctuary animals to [email protected].
