Education Coordinator

NETES; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Education Coordinator to enhance the visitor experience through innovative programming for young children and their families. This role involves planning, delivering, and evaluating engaging museum programs while supervising a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will be bilingual, possess strong leadership and organizational skills, and have experience in non-traditional educational settings. Join a vibrant team committed to fostering a love of learning in a supportive environment, where creativity and community engagement are at the forefront of every initiative.

Qualifications

• Completed post-secondary education in elementary education and/or early childhood education.
• Minimum one year of experience in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Implementing the museum’s annual programming plan for children’s programs.
• Directly supervising Program Interpreter Level II staff and volunteers.

Skills

Bilingual Communication

Public Speaking

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Education

Post-secondary education in elementary education

Early childhood education

Job description

POSITION TYPE FULL-TIME, 35 HOURS/WEEK (Mon – Fri, Occasional overtime, weekend)Position SummaryAs a member of the Visitor Experience team, the Education Coordinator is responsible for the planning, delivery, supervision, and evaluation of museum programs for the target audience of children nine years and under, their families, school classes, and daycares in both official languages. The Education Coordinator also oversees a number of special events, our Day Camp program, and leads the Program Interpreter Level II team. The Education Coordinator works in cooperation with other museum staff to ensure all museum guests and visitors have a positive experience.Responsibilities

• Implementing the museum’s annual programming plan by developing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating school programs, Mini Monday, Day Camp, STEAM Club, Spark Box, and assigned special events/activities/outreach within budget
• Directly supervising Program Interpreter Level II staff and assigned volunteers
• Leadership in delivery of exemplary customer service including functioning as Manager On Duty as required
• Participation in annual budgeting and strategic and organizational planning
• Participation in public appearances, media, and other interviews
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Completed post-secondary education in elementary education and/or early childhood education

Experience

• Minimum one year of experience in a supervisory role
• Minimum one year of experience in planning, developing, coordinating, and delivering children’s programs
• Experience in customer service
• Experience in a non-traditional educational setting
• Experience working with communities with diverse needs

Skills Required

• Ability to work (lead programs, read, write, speak) in both official languages
• Ability to effectively communicate in an enthusiastic and engaging manner with children and adults in a non-traditional educational environment
• Creative approaches to problem solving
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with staff and volunteers
• Public speaking skills
• Leadership skills
• Well-developed organizational skills and strategies
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to working with staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders with a wide variety of needs and from diverse backgrounds

Skills Desired

• Comprehensive understanding of education principles, child development theory, and experiential learning
• Detailed knowledge of the Manitoba early years curriculum
• Possession of a Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Conditions of Employment

• Acceptable results on a Police Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check

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