K-12 Education Specialist

Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Downtown Edmonton office

Job summary

Amii, the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute, is seeking a K-12 Education Specialist with teaching experience to build AI and ML assets aligned with provincial curricula.

You will collaborate with the K-12 Manager, Training, and education SMEs to develop programs, socialize resources, and train teachers across jurisdictions, delivering AI literacy at scale through Amii’s Training Product Team.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Education, ML or related field.
• 3-5 years teaching experience in the K-12 education system.
• Experience developing learning paths for target audiences.
• Experience with educational technologies and online learning tools.
• Public speaking and facilitation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the K-12 Manager and AI Literacy Manager to develop AI literacy programming in targeted provincial jurisdictions.
• Firmly establishes themselves as a trusted subject matter expert in understanding the K-12 curriculum guidelines in targeted provincial jurisdictions.
• Creates resources to support K-12 teachers in their implementation of AI and ML assets.
• Collaborates with the AI literacy Manager and provincial jurisdiction education system SMEs to develop and deploy a plan to distribute, socialize, and train teachers to use these AI and ML assets.
• Collaborates with Training team members to create content that will resonate with our target learners.
• Maintains and improves systems and tools in the organization that lead to measurable efficiency gains.
• Encourages and identifies problem-solving approaches to work while acting as a collaborator.
• Approaches personal development and learning opportunities collaboratively and draws lessons for future coaching and people leadership opportunities.
• Identifies opportunities for efficiency and take tangible actions to execute improvements.

Skills

Curriculum development

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Post-Secondary Degree in Education, Machine Learning or related field

Tools

Educational technologies

Online learning tools

Job description

\"Are you a passionate STEM educator with junior high/high school teaching experience who is driven to empower the next generation to navigate and shape an AI-driven world? Join us in building the foundation of AI literacy for Canadian students and help inspire the innovators of tomorrow.\"

Adam Danyleyko, Product Owner - Training

About Amii

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) is one of Canada’s three main institutes for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, our world-renowned researchers drive fundamental and applied research at the University of Alberta (and other academic institutions), training some of the world’s top scientific talent. Our cross-functional teams work collaboratively with Alberta-based businesses and organizations to build AI capacity and translate scientific advancement into industry adoption and economic impact.

About The Role

As a K-12 Education Specialist, you will use your teaching experience to build and socialize artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) assets that align with various provincial curriculum guidelines. Using your strong organization and communication skills, you’ll collaborate and coordinate with our teams in a lean working environment that is open, professional and creative.

Reporting to the K-12 Manager, Training, the K-12 Education Specialist is a key member of the Training Product Team, actively contributing to the execution of Amii’s business functions. This position focuses on driving program development and growth, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and supporting the success of the team in delivering impactful AI literacy programming within targeted provincial jurisdictions.

The position focuses on achieving excellence in three key accountabilities:

• Program Development & Growth
• Stakeholder Relationships
• Team success

This is a full time temporary position with an end date of March 30, 2029.

Required Skills / ExpertiseKey Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the K-12 Manager and AI Literacy Manager to develop AI literacy programming in targeted provincial jurisdictions
• Firmly establishes themselves as a trusted subject matter expert in understanding the K-12 curriculum guidelines in targeted provincial jurisdictions
• Creates resources to support K-12 teachers in their implementation of AI and ML assets
• Collaborates with the AI literacy Manager and provincial jurisdiction education system SMEs to develop and deploy a plan to distribute, socialize, and train teachers to use these AI and ML assets
• Collaborates with Training team members to create content that will resonate with our target learners
• Maintains and improves systems and tools in the organization that lead to measurable efficiency gains
• Encourages and identifies problem-solving approaches to work while acting as a collaborator
• Approaches personal development and learning opportunities collaboratively and draws lessons for future coaching and people leadership opportunities
• Identifies opportunities for efficiency and take tangible actions to execute improvements

Required Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary Degree in Education, Machine Learning or related field
• Experience developing learning paths specialized to target audiences
• 3-5 years teaching experience in the K-12 education system, or post-secondary institutions
• Teaching experience in a K-12 STEM subject area (preferably at the junior high or high school level)
• Experience with a variety of educational technologies and online learning tools (nice to have)
• Experience in public speaking and facilitation (nice to have)

Attributes and Expectations:

• Successfully manages multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Works independently and makes informed decisions through a collaborative lens
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Establishes credibility while influencing team members to achieve common goals
• Identifies the needs of stakeholders and creates/drives new solutions
• Skilled in identifying knowledge gaps and prioritizing learning effectively
• Leads with resilience, maintaining team performance through challenges and change

What you'll love about us

• A professional yet casual work environment that encourages the growth and development of your skills
• Participate in professional development activities
• Gain access to the Amii community and events
• A chance to learn from amazing teammates who support one another to succeed
• Competitive compensation, including paid time off and flexible health benefits
• A modern office located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.

Amii is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Accommodations for disability-related needs throughout the recruitment and selection process are available upon request. Any information provided by you for accommodations will be kept confidential and won’t be used in the selection process.