21 Jan
City of Edmonton
Edmonton
This unique Fort School Educator & Education Supervisor role offers a chance to connect with local and Western Canadian history in a meaningful way, inspiring the next generation of learners. You’ll join a passionate team and play a key role in shaping impactful educational experiences for young people from diverse backgrounds. During the non-instructional season, you will supervise, coach and mentor our Education Interpreters as they lead engaging field trips onsite, ensuring a rich and immersive learning environment.
This role requires a genuine passion for history, a commitment to inclusive education, and strong communication skills to engage with diverse audiences.
What will you do?
- Work in collaboration with teachers in developing program outline, lesson plans, scheduling, billing and administration of Fort School experience
- Lead and co-teach each Fort School weeks
- Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate staff such as Human History Interpreters
- Manage procurement and administration of supplies and other materials
- Liaise with booking agents for scheduling building availability and other special requests
- Provide data and analysis of the Fort School experience statistics
- Attend Inquiring Minds site school meetings with other Inquiring Minds educators
- Promote the program through attending information nights, creating promotional material and being involved with the education community
- Report to the Structured Educational Experiences Coordinator on a bi-weekly basis to monthly basis
- Assist with program development and general Education Department operations such as scheduling, timesheets and attendance at committee meetings
- Provide onsite supervisory duties, replying to customer service requests and responding to incidents
- Perform other duties as required
Qualifications:
- Completion of the first year of a recognized degree in Education, History, Native Studies, Arts and Cultural Management or Social Studies an asset
- Minimum 1 year of professional experience in teaching, program development, interpretation or related museum field
Skills required for success:
- Knowledge of all aspects of program development and delivery including approaches to youth education
- Solid knowledge and understanding of local and Western Canadian history
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Experience using Microsoft Office, Google apps and other computer software programs
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion ( https://bit.ly/3hd2d95 )
Conditions of Employment:
- Valid Intermediate First Aid and CPR Level C is a requirement of this position
- Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
- Applicants may be tested
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] . Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits .
Up to 1 temporary, part-time for up to 8 months with a possibility of extension for up to 11 months
Hours of Work:
30 to 39 hours per week
Salary: $21.906 - $27.069 (Hourly)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: JP/JR
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