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:
Join an organization that's making an impact in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities
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.
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Enjoy the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance with schedules that fit your lifestyle.
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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 (eg. activity plans, slide decks, video tutorials, tutorials, podcasts, etc.)
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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.
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Continuously develop and enhance STEAM School specific curriculum aligning with
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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
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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.
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Support evaluation and community surveys, and provide project reporting back to the evaluation team to help improve future program delivery.
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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.
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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.
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When needed, work independently and remotely.
Attributes and Qualifications: Equal consideration will be given to non-academic skills and experiences of candidates.
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Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or equivalent relevant experience.
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Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification is considered a strong asset.
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Prior classroom teaching or instructional experience.
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Experience working within a STEAM-focused educational environment is considered an asset.
- Experience working with or within Indigenous communities is considered an asset.
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. We do not use AI or automated systems to screen or evaluate job applicants. Every application is reviewed by a member of our hiring team to ensure a fair and human-centered selection process. 