Do you like teaching science through innovative and engaging programs and resources for school-aged audiences? Do you have strong presentation skills to deliver programs and workshops and research skills to support Science Educators in developing curriculum linked science and technology program content?
Guided by our mission to inspire passion for the human adventure of discovery, the Ontario Science Centre engages visitors in lifelong learning, is a vital link in the education and innovation ecosystems and a convener of public dialogue about science, technology and society. The Centre offers hands-on experiences and insights into science and technology that help visitors of all ages understand and contribute to the world around us.
Join the Ontario Science Centre for this exciting opportunity to apply your presentation, research and development skills and help school-aged audiences explore the world of science and technology.
Note: The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. Please note that these positions are irregularly scheduled for 0-36.25 hours per week with no guaranteed minimum. Candidates must be available for work a minimum of two full weekdays.
About the job
As a part-time Assistant Science Educator, you will present innovative and engaging curriculum-correlated science and technology programs and workshops to students and teachers from Kindergarten to Grade 12. You will also support Science Educators with research and content development related to updating and/or developing curriculum linked science and technology programs and resources.
What you bring to the team
Presentation and Communication Skills
You have:
• Excellent and engaging communication and presentation skills.
• Adaptable and responsive presentation style (able to meet the needs of the individual classes and students).
• The ability to work with students of all ages and abilities.
• Excellent customer service skills and commitment to positive, inclusive, and equitable experiences
• The ability to motivate others and demonstrate active listening skills.
• The ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
Technical Skills and Knowledge of Science
You have:
• Demonstrated knowledge of one or more of: biology, biochemistry, physics, space sciences, chemistry, and technology.
• Familiarity with Ontario science and technology curriculum for kindergarten to grade 12; 21st century skills (including critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication); scientific inquiry skills; and STEAM based learning.
• Demonstrated knowledge of anti-racism education and the critical self-reflective practice and ongoing learning required to be an effective anti-racist educator
• Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous ways of knowing in science education and how to infuse Indigenous knowledge into educational programming in an authentic, respectful, and appropriate manner
• Experience delivering and supporting the development of program content such as workshops, videos, and other resources for in-person and/or virtual delivery
• Experience working with learning simulations and information technology.
Organizational Skills
You have:
• Organization, time management, and prioritization skills, and ability to switch quickly between conflicting priorities.
• Excellent critical thinking and creative problem solving skills.
• Organizational skills to track program development stages and outstanding items and to prepare program documentation
OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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