STEAM School Assistant Educator – Kawartha Lakes

Toronto Film School; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Pension Plan

Wellness initiatives

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Ampere Kawartha Lakes Makerspace in Lindsay is seeking a STEAM School Second to plan and deliver Ampere’s STEAM programs, assisting the STEAM School Lead Educator in Kawartha Lakes. You will be the public face of Ampere and build community, STEAM and digital skills with learners, fostering long-lasting relationships.

You will work in-person at the Lindsay Makerspace, coordinate with partners across Ontario, and may travel to community locations.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and facilitating programming for a wide range of learners.
• Prior classroom teaching or instructional experience.
• Experience working within a STEAM-focused educational environment is considered an asset.
• Experience working with or within Indigenous communities is considered an asset.
• Strong planning, organization, coordination, and time management skills.
• Basic First Aid certification is an asset.
• A Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS) will be a condition of the employment offer (if over the age of 18).

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate Ampere’s STEAM School with Lead Educator.
• Collaborate with SC Youth Team STEAM Educators, Makerspace Lead, and partners to identify programming needs and develop learning resources.
• Support Summer Camps planning and provide help during summer months.
• Deliver high-quality, community-centred STEAM programming for Kawartha Lakes learners.
• Foster an engaging, growth-minded program environment.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners.
• Engage with community members to keep programs accessible.
• Coordinate logistics for travel to deliver digital literacy workshops across Ontario.
• Support evaluation, surveys, and reporting to improve delivery.
• Stay current on STEAM education trends and integrate into Ampere programs.
• Represent the Ampere Association professionally.
• Other duties such as maintaining equipment, creating registration pages, recording attendance, capturing events via photos/videos.
• Work in-person at Lindsay Makerspace and travel as needed, with possible provincial travel.
• Opportunities to travel within the province may present themselves; sometimes work independently/remotely.

Job description

Ampere Kawartha Lakes Makerspace in Lindsay is seeking a STEAM School Second to plan and deliver Ampere’s STEAM programs, assisting the STEAM School Lead Educator in Kawartha Lakes. You will be the public face of Ampere and build community, STEAM and digital skills with learners, fostering long-lasting relationships.

You will work in-person at the Lindsay Makerspace, coordinate with partners across Ontario, and may travel to community locations.