General Information  
Site Name: Ecosource
Address: 6600 Falconer Drive
Country: Canada
Province/State: Ontario
City: Mississauga
Postal Code: Ontario
Phone: 905-274-6222
Ext:  
URL: http://www.ecosource.ca 
Contact Person: Sierra Frank
Contact Title: School Programs Manager
Contact Email: sfrank@ecosource.ca
 
 
Internship Details  
Number of Placements: 2
Description: Ecosource is an innovative organization that empowers the community to become more environmentally responsible through creative public education. We have 2 internships available for select teacher candidates that are enthusiastic and dedicated to sustainability and environmental education. This placement would be a valuable opportunity for students who are looking to build expertise and confidence within the field of environmental education and in an alternative teaching context. During the internship teacher candidates would work in our school-based programs that offer hands-on learning to students throughout Mississauga. The position would provide opportunities to facilitate workshops (k-8), participate in waste audits (grade 3-12), and contribute to school-wide environmental action campaigns (k-12). There would also be the opportunity to work in our community and teaching gardens, contribute to the Peel Environmental Youth Alliance (PEYA) events, develop environmentally themed lesson plans, and assist with the Peel Children’s Water Festival. This position would subsequently advance experience and familiarity with classroom management practices, Ontario curriculum, environmental education policies and theories, and the everyday activities of a not-for-profit organization. This internship will have the teacher candidates both in the office and also supporting programs in locations across Mississauga. As such, access to a car is required.
Skills: **An interest or some training in environmental issues or environmental education is an asset. **Able to work in various locations across Mississauga. Several days of the week during the placement could have the intern at different schools or locations throughout the city. Access to a car is a must. **Access to a laptop is preferred but not necessary.
Application Procedure: Please email your resume with cover letter to the attention of Sierra Frank, School Programs Manager at sfrank@ecosource.ca. We will contact applicants to schedule an interview. We look forward to hearing from you.