Program Specialist - 50% Term #2023-156(2)

Government of Nova Scotia; Yarmouth; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Specialist to empower students and educators through creativity and innovation. In this dynamic role, you will provide classroom support, develop teaching materials, and deliver professional learning opportunities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance educational programs and foster a socially responsible entrepreneurial mindset. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the community, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow and inspire the next generation of leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education and valid teaching certificate are required.
• Classroom experience and bilingual communication skills are assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support and deliver professional learning opportunities.
• Manage classroom projects and analyze program-related issues.
• Support the development of teaching materials and liaise with community partners.

Skills

Time Management Skills

Leadership capabilities

Self-motivation

Collaboration

Communication in both official languages

Education

Bachelor of Education

Valid Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate

Tools

AirTable

Slack

Job description

Program Specialist - 50% Term #2023-156(2)

Tri-County Regional Centre for Education

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) encompasses the three (3) Counties of Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby serving approximately 6100 students in twenty-two (22) schools, composed of 13 Elementary Schools, 6 High Schools, 1 Middle School, and 2 Elementary/High Schools.

Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

Position Type: Term

TO APPLY:

Complete the online profile/resume - you can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable.

Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates.

( Please note: Failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application, also you should include email addresses for your references, this will speed up the process.)

Program Specialist

Location: TBA

Role:

A Program Specialist with Brilliant Labs will report to the Director of Programs. This position will support young people, educators and community leaders to develop creativity, innovation, digital skills, and a socially responsible entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities of a Program Specialist:

• Provide classroom support to students and teachers for projects, makerspaces, maker kits, and maker cart curricular integration in support of student learning.
• Support classrooms in innovation challenges and maker faire initiatives.
• Deliver Professional Learning opportunities to educators.
• Support the development of teaching materials to be used in carrying out a program.
• Understand our programming and recommend new programs or areas of enhancement.
• Work with cross-functional teams in planning and execution of programs.
• Perform program planning, analysis and reporting.
• Keep Brilliant Labs informed about any financial, schedule, and administrative issues.
• Work independently and in a team environment to complete assigned tasks effectively.
• Attend educational workshops, conferences and training for professional development and career growth.
• Utilize effective problem-solving and time-management skills to execute complex programs.
• Analyze program related issues and provide long-term resolutions.
• Manage resource allocations and workload assignments.
• Obtain student and teacher feedback and recommend appropriate program improvements.
• Provide and/or coordinate the provision of technical guidance, consultation, related support to students and teachers.
• Support the implementation of Brilliant Labs programming in schools.
• Support Special Events when required.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Entering Stats after each event or classroom visit.
• Completing weekly expense claims.
• Completing bi-weekly reports.
• Communicate via email and Slack daily with team.
• Manage classroom projects via AirTable on a consistent basis.
• Contribute to BL Magazine by submitting at least one article per year.
• Complete monthly and quarterly targets for student and teacher outreach based on funding requirements.
• Assist with development and implementation of Afterschool and Summer Programming.
• Liaise with community partners and stakeholders.
• Refer community based program opportunities and potential partners for after school and summer camps to our Community Program Coordinator.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Valid Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate;
• Bachelor of Education;
• Classroom experience is an asset;
• Ability to communicate in both official languages- written and verbal is considered an asset;
• Able to meet deadlines;
• Time Management Skills;
• Demonstrate both an ability to be self-motivated and work well as part of a collaborative team;
• Leadership capabilities;
• Understanding of teamwork in the workplace;
• Have the desire to achieve and learn;
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback;

Once You've Applied:

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. A notification email will be sent when the position has been filled.

SECURITY CHECKS:

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education requires that all newly hired employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current security checks less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your profile / resume, otherwise, you will receive instructions once a decision has been made on your application.

The Government of Nova Scotia refers to the provincial government of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.