Freedom to Play. Space to Grow. Courage to Explore.
Join Us
The people who show up for Grounded show up for children. If you believe kids deserve more time to play, explore, and connect with the natural world, we'd love to have you on our team.
After-School Lead (French Speaking)
Lead daily after-school programming rooted in outdoor play and child-led exploration. You'll mentor a small team, build relationships with families, and help shape the experience children have with Grounded.
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Oversee all outdoor after-school groups at your school site
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Support and mentor a team of animateurs and animatrices
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Read the energy of the group and shape the afternoon as it unfolds
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Halifax Region — Lower Sackville, Dartmouth, Porters Lake
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Approximately 2:00–5:30 PM, Monday to Friday
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$21–25/hr — paid training provided
After-School Assistant
(French Speaking)
Support children in nature-based after-school programming, helping create a safe, playful environment where kids can explore, move, and connect with the outdoors.
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Facilitate outdoor after-school activities for groups of 15–30 children
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Follow the children's lead — spark curiosity, join in games, introduce challenges
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Work as part of a two-person team per group
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Halifax Region — Lower Sackville, Dartmouth, Porters Lake
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Approximately 2:00–5:30 PM, Monday to Friday
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$17–21/hr — paid training provided
Serve on Our Board
Our board guides the direction of Grounded and helps ensure children's well-being stays at the centre of everything we do. We welcome community members who share our values and want to contribute their skills and experience.
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Guide the direction and growth of Coureurs d'la Forêt and SDEC
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Support the development of high-quality, nature-based programs for francophone children in Nova Scotia
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Help build community partnerships and expand program access
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Monthly meetings — remote or in person
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Open to individuals with backgrounds in education, community development, law, finance or nonprofit management