Mmf Student Summer- Curriculum Assistant - Winnipeg, Canada - Career Trek

Career Trek

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Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title:
Curriculum Assistant**
Job Type: Summer Student Position / 40 hours per week

Term:
May 15th Sept 1st 2023**
Rate of Pay:$17/hour**
Location: Remote/hybrid - Manitoba

This position is funded by the Manitoba Metis Federation

Applicants must be:

Metis students between the ages of 15-30 who attended school full-time during the current academic year and who are returning to school on a full-time basis in the upcoming academic year (part-time and distance education students do not qualify).

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Position Summary:

Career Trek is looking for a creative, collaborative, and conscientious individual who is passionate about improving education and career outcomes for children and youth through the creation of career development-focused lessons and resources for Career Trek programming.

The Curriculum Assistant will provide support to the Manager of Inclusive Learning and Resource Development (ILRD) in developing and updating career exploration lessons and skill development.

This position will work in close collaboration with the Manager ILRD and Career Trek team members to create detailed, interactive, developmentally appropriate, and career-focused lessons for online and in-person program delivery in Manitoba.

They will build positive relationships with participants and model Career Trek's Core Values:

Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Respect
Balance & Wellness
Truth & Reconciliation
Caring
Ensuring curriculum is current, relevant, and meets the needs of our community.
Researching and identifying education trends, and age-appropriate milestones as they pertain to career education and 21st Century employability skills.
Researching and developing inclusive learning and Indigenous knowledge lesson components.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the
Manager of Inclusive Learning and Resource Development (ILRD) the
Curriculum Assistant will:

Update, modify, and develop inclusive curriculum that provides participants from grade five to adulthood with high-quality experiential learning.
Become familiar with Career Trek's existing curriculum and practices.
Engage in extensive research to ensure that Career Trek lessons are relevant, inclusive, current, and reflect career trends within Manitoba.
Connect with the various Program Managers and department contacts as necessary.
Ensure that materials reflect Career Trek's organizational beliefs, values, and principles.
Meet deadlines as assigned.
Provide reports upon request.
Additional duties as assigned.

Skills and Requirements:

Demonstrated excellence in oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficient with software such as Apple systems, Microsoft Office, Canva, and video conferencing software such as Teams, Zoom, etc.
Strong organizational skills and research skills.
Innovative, creative mindset.
Strong problemsolving skills.
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
Cleared Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Assets:

Knowledge and a good understanding of career development and/or experience with Career Trek, or other educational programming for youth.
Knowledge of Indigenous worldviews, teachings, language, or landbased education.
Experience working with Indigenous and Metis communities and organizations.
An understanding of Canada's history and relationship with Indigenous Nations with a commitment to ongoing learning in the space of truth and reconciliation.
Experience with curriculum and program development in an Indigenous context, including landbased education.
Graduate of Career Trek or other previous programming experience.

Working Conditions:

Work will be a combination of work from home and in person.
Training and ongoing support will be provided.
Internet is required to work from home. (A laptop can be provided.)

How to Apply:

Career Trek is committed to an employment equity practice that achieves a workforce reflective of the community at large. Applicants are encouraged to self-declare on their cover letter

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 40 per week

Salary:
$17.00 per hour

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Winnipeg, MB