STEAM School Lead Educator

Location: Peterborough County and North Hastings County (Lakefield)

Job Title
STEAM School Lead Educator

Reports to
City of Kawartha Lakes Program Manager

Location
On-site, 12 Peel S. Lindsay ON.

Salary
$58,000

Existing Vacancy
Existing vacancy

Who We Are
Ampere (formerly the Pinnguaq Association) isn't just another non-profit. We're an award-winning catalyst for change, activating opportunities for people of all ages in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities to unlock their potential through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Through our partnerships with communities, businesses, and technology creators, we co-design and deliver culturally responsive tools, resources, curriculums, and world-class programming across the country.

We believe the best education doesn't feel like work, it feels like discovery.

From our roots in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, we've grown to operate Makerspace and Skills Hubs in Iqaluit (Nunavut), Bathurst (New Brunswick), and the Kawartha Lakes (Ontario), while collaborating with partners nationwide. Our Lifecycle approach ensures that we're with learners at every age and every stage of life, and our mission-driven model ensures that 100% of social enterprise proceeds sustain programs that benefit communities we serve.

Your work here directly changes lives. If you're passionate about making a tangible difference, this is where you belong.

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
As STEAM School Lead Educator, you will be responsible for planning and delivering Ampere's STEAM School programming and assisting in supervising other Ampere educators in the planning and delivery of said programming. As part of the delivery division you will be leading high-quality learning experiences in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities in Ontario. Being part of the delivery team is being the public face of the Pinnguaq Association and an ambassador of the work we do.

You will build community, STEAM and digital skills with the learners, and make long-lasting sustainable relationships.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Ontario Delivery Team STEAM Educators, Makerspace Lead, and community partners across the province to identify programming needs and develop associated learning resources (e.g. activity plans, slide decks, video tutorials, tutorials, podcasts, etc.)

Deliver high-quality, community-centred, play-based STEAM and digital skills programming for learners of all ages primarily in City of Kawartha Lakes and adjacent communities, and occasionally in communities across the province.

Continuously develop and enhance STEAM School specific curriculum aligning with specific curriculum guidelines.

Maintain current knowledge of trends, initiatives and best practices of STEAM education and technologies and support their integration in Ampere’s programs as appropriate.

Develop and manage full-cycle curriculum resources from initial concept through to final assessment.

Keep our STEAM curriculum fresh and engaging while ensuring it aligns with core educational guidelines.

Create practical, supportive resources and "train-the-trainer" tools to help our STEAM educators feel confident and inspired.

Build and nurture warm, positive relationships and open communication with local school boards, alternative education centers and other key community partners.

Foster an environment wherein learners enjoy an exceptional program experience and are challenged in a positive, growth-minded manner.

Engage with and respond to community members and learners to ensure our programming is community-driven and accessible.

Support evaluation and community surveys, and provide project reporting back to the evaluation team to help improve future program delivery.

Other duties as assigned 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 in-person in our Lindsay Makerspace, in community locations across the City of Kawartha Lakes, and occasionally in other locations across the province.

Note:

The Ontario Delivery team is beginning to co-design and deliver STEAM programming with community partners across the province. Opportunities to travel within the province may present themselves in this role.

When needed, work independently and remotely.

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

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or equivalent relevant experience.

Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)…