1 Year Contract/Secondment (OPEN)
K-8 Learning Specialist for Centre of Excellence
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Fredericton / Flexible Work Location within New Brunswick
At the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD),
we are dedicated to fulfilling New Brunswick's educational mission.
The opportunity:
The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is dedicated to fulfilling New Brunswick's educational mission. The work we do aims to develop engaged and ethical citizens who lead balanced lives and have a desire to learn throughout their lives. Our actions in this regard have a positive impact on our communities and help to improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers.
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is seeking an individual for the Education Services - Anglophone Division as a K-8 Learning Specialist for Centre of Excellence within the Digital Learning and System Excellence Branch and will work with the Centres of Excellence team. The Centres of Excellence aim to capture community and industry expertise to support curricular outcomes, advance student achievement, support career readiness and teacher professional learning.
Who you are:
You are a changemaker who strives for excellence and innovation in all you do; a flexible thinker who challenges the status quo and is passionate about enhancing the learning experience for students and educators across the province. You are recognized as a leader in curriculum, instructional practice, and are comfortable leading initiatives that support their application. You thrive on creating engaging, flexible, and universally designed learning experiences for both students and teachers
What you will do:
You will work as part of a team committed to leading change through innovation, research-informed practices, and supporting the application of virtual and technology tools. As a curriculum development specialist, you will enhance curriculum through experiential learning and virtual learning by collaborating with businesses and community partners.
Reporting to the Director of Digital Learning and Design, the successful candidate will provide leadership in expanding Centre of Excellence resources across K-8 through the development of lesson plans, experiential learning opportunities, live events and more. These learning supports will be inclusive and model play and inquiry-based learning, relevant learning, and experiential learning.
The successful candidate's primary responsibilities will include:
- Provide leadership in expanding Centres of Excellence resources across K-8 by creating and posting lesson plan resources, hosting live events, and providing supplementary instructional strategies.
- Add additional K-8 experiential and professional learning opportunities to the Centres of Excellence website.
- Work with the COE leads, to enrich or enhance existing K-8 resources and opportunities for students and teachers (curriculum alignment, instructional strategies, accompanying resources, LIVE events, partner expertise, reflection tools appropriate to this level)
- Support and coach the Centre of Excellence Leads on all K-8 curriculum request and events.
- Support the continued implementation of the COE model by contributing to school and district communications and participating in team presentations and school visits.
- Work with the COE team Lead to gain feedback from teachers, students, partners and district staff on K-8 materials provided through the Centres and identify areas for support at this level.
Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:
Need to have:
- Masters Degree in Education or a related field, with a minimum of seven (7) years of public-school teaching experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
- Technology skills that are sufficient to develop content (e.g. Microsoft Office and Canva)
- Education or teaching experience in related subject areas.
Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.
Nice to have:
To be successful, the candidate should be a dynamic individual who is comfortable working
independently, with multiple small teams, and collaborate and work with individuals one-on-one.
Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate one or more of the following asset qualifications:
- Technology skills; such as Media production, collaborative tools, creation of sharable resources.
- Experience with planning student-based events for multiple classes.
- Development and delivery of curriculum and professional learning.
- Experience teaching middle school literacy and/or numeracy.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Creative Thinking/Innovation
- Developing Others
- Effective Interactive Communication
- Results Orientation
- Teamwork and Cooperation
Technical Competencies:
- Knowledge of Training/Instructional Techniques
- Knowledge of Group Facilitation Techniques
- Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge
- Written Communication
- Consulting Skills
Wage:
Pay Band 7: $88,712 ¿ $107,328 annually.
Work environment:
- Office location: 250 King Street, Fredericton / remote work possible.
- Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30.
- We promote a scent-reduced environment.
What can GNB offer you?
- Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan
- Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training
- Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
- 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community
- 1.25 days/month of paid vacation
- 1.25 days/month of paid sick leave
Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & Safety.
How to apply:
We encourage applicants to apply online at www.ere.gnb.ca or by email at HR.Competitions@gnb.ca by September 4 2024, indicating competition number 24-2000-C28. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Human Resource Services
Place 2000, 250 King Street
Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H1
506-259-1908
We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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