Learning Experience Designer

hybrid
Lindsay, ON, Canada .
full-time . October 17, 2024

Description

Job Title: Learning Experience Designer

Reports to: Manager of Curriculum

Location: Remote/Hybrid- Candidate Local to Kawartha Lakes or Iqaluit is ideal

Salary: 60,000 (South Canada) - 110,000 (Nunavut)

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:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Learning Experience Designer to design and develop educational content for K-12 students across Canada. This role requires a focus on creating inclusive, engaging learning experiences and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. If you are a creative educator with a knack for curriculum design and a desire to make a meaningful impact in Canadian education, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

Design and develop educational content for K-12 students across Canada based on provincial and territorial curricula
Have experience designing curriculum-mapped educational content
Strong familiarity with Ontario, Nunavut, Alberta, and/or B.C.’s curriculum
Write clear and measurable learning objectives, and align teaching materials to the learning objectives
Have a firm knowledge of assessment practices and is able to adapt educational content based on assessment outcomes
Use educational technologies to deliver quality and engaging learning experiences
Able to use UDL (Universal Design for Learning) to accommodate diverse learning styles
Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to refine content based on feedback
Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to work on special projects and assignments

Attributes and Qualifications:

Equal consideration will be given to non-academic skills and experiences of candidates.

Bachelor’s degree in education or a similar field, Masters is an asset
A valid teaching license from either Ontario, Alberta, or B.C. will be considered an asset.
Minimum of 2-3 years of full-time teaching experience in K-12 schools
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision to meet deadlines and manage schedules
Strong knowledge of Pedagogical Principles and STEAM education

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

$60,000.00 per year

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