Responsibilities:
- Leads initiatives through CLS educational programming to support broader CLS goals and mandate targeting educators and diverse communities locally, provincially, nationally and internationally.
- Collaborates with CLSI staff, educators, subject matter experts, Elders, Traditional Knowledge keepers, or other organizations to create and facilitate the successful delivery of new and ongoing CLSI educational programming.
- Actively cultivates relationships with educators, Elders, and Traditional Knowledge Keepers in various communities on Turtle Island and internationally so that mainstream science and Indigenous perspectives are weaved throughout all educational resources and programming.
- Develops and maintains production and distribution of CLS Education resources that promote CLS Educational programming or provide educators STEM education within their teaching.
- Supports and maintains the CLS Education virtual presence including but not limited to the Education section of the CLS website, the CLS Education website, and social media.
- Provides solutions to groups or individuals seeking advice and consultation in preparing pedagogical centric activities or resources internally or externally.
- Recognizing that the position has responsibility for programs involving minors, this position ensures that safety is the primary consideration in driving decisions and actions of CLS education programming.
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in Education or Science is required.
- Strong digital literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience with website design or video editing would be an added benefit.
- 3 to 5 years of related experience is required; formal or informal science teaching experience is considered beneficial but not mandatory. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Ability to provide a vulnerable sector background check.