Pinnguaq Association Job Board
STEAM Educator
Description
Job Title: STEAM Educator
Location: Iqaluit Makerspace, Nunavut Canada
Salary: $27/hour
Full time: 37.5 hours/week
Who We Are:
Working alongside rural, remote, Indigenous, and other communities, Ampere delivers programs for people of all ages to cultivate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) skills through innovative technology, art, and play. It offers world-class Makerspaces, maker kits and activities, and works with educators to introduce children to a STEAM-based curriculum that brings learning to life.
After more than a decade of co-designing and delivering science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) education, Pinnguaq’s name is changing to reflect the organization’s evolution; Pinnguaq is now Ampere. Please take this into consideration while maneuvering our websites to better understand our story!
Why Join us?
- Mission-driven impact – Contribute to meaningful work that supports communities and promotes digital inclusion across Canada.
- Enjoy the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance with schedules that fit your lifestyle.
- Comprehensive benefits – Access a robust benefits package designed to support your health and wellness.
- Pension Plan – Plan for your future with a competitive pension plan.
- Wellness Perks – Take advantage of wellness initiatives that promote your physical and mental well-being.
Job Summary:
Collaborate with the Nunavut Delivery Team STEAM Educators, Makerspace Lead, and community partners to identify programming needs and develop associated learning resources.
Deliver community-centred, play-based STEAM and digital skills programming for learners of all ages in Iqaluit and surrounding communities, occasionally extending to other communities in Nunavut.
Responsibilities:
- Foster an environment wherein learners enjoy an exceptional program experience and are challenged in a positive, growth-minded manner.
- Build and maintain select long-term relationships with key community partners.
- Engage with and respond to community members and learners to ensure programming is community-driven and accessible.
- Maintain current knowledge of trends, initiatives, and best practices of STEAM education and technologies, integrating them into Pinnguaq’s programs as appropriate.
- Represent the Pinnguaq Association respectfully and sensitively in the local context.
- Perform tasks such as maintaining teaching and tech equipment, creating registration pages on related apps as needed, recording attendance, capturing delivery events through photos and videos, etc.
- Ability to work part-time or full-time, both in-person at the Iqaluit Makerspace and remotely when needed.
Attributes and Qualifications:
Equal consideration will be given to non-academic skills and experiences of candidates.
- Equal consideration given to non-academic skills and experiences.
- Experience and passion for leading youth and adult educational workshops and programming.
- Comfortable learning new technology and digital tools. Basic to intermediate coding skills are an asset. Experience with media and technology is an asset.
- Collaborative and flexible team player, capable of working in a dynamic team environment.
- Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and the ability to drive are assets.
Ampere prioritizes the safety of our employees and the community members we work with, because of this we may require both new hires and current team members to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). The approval for acceptance of a VSS lies with our People and Culture Team and Management. To ensure up-to-date documentation, please ensure it has not been over six months since the date of completion of the VSS you are submitting. The expense for the VSS falls on the individual, not the company, if there are any concerns regarding this please speak to the People and Culture Team. Additionally, please confirm you're completing the VSS in the correct region.
Ampere strongly believes in fostering diversity within the communities we serve. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Ampere is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.
Compensation
$27.00 per hour