2 Education jobs

Education Specialist The London Children’s Museum is looking for a passionate, professional and engaging Education Specialist to join our team for a four-month contract. Reporting to the Director of Visitor Experiences, the Education Specialist will contribute to the administration and delivery of outstanding, hands-on education programs at the Children’s Museum and in classrooms throughout the region. This team member will identify with and exemplify our organizational values which are: Stay Curious, Be Awesome, Be Helpful, Dream Big, Include Everyone and Have Fun. Position: Hourly, contract position at approximately 25-30 hours per week Date: March 2, 2020 – June 26, 2020, with the possibility of extension Key Responsibilities: • Deliver high-quality, Ontario Curriculum-connected on-site education programs to students K-Gr 5 • Coordinate and support the delivery of in-class education programming for students K-Gr 6 • Coordinate and deliver week-long Museum School programs • Develop STEAM-based public programs for children and families • Ensure all programming is in line with the London Children’s Museum mission, vision and pedagogy • Coordinate and track all education program bookings • Act as a liaison with schools, teachers, educators and education-based community groups • Support the overall visitor experience through the delivery of daily public programming including Star Shows and exhibit upkeep • Deliver community outreach programs as needed Skills & Requirements: • Bachelor of Education in primary/junior, Early Childhood Education diploma or equivalent experience delivering programs to school-age children • Demonstrated ability to deliver programs with an inquiry-based, hands-on approach • Demonstrated understanding of the experiential learning philosophy practiced by the Children’s Museum • Love of learning, inspiring exploration and igniting curiosity • Passion for science, art, culture and/or heritage • Desire to work in a distinctly child-centred environment • Strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills • Access to a vehicle is an asset The London Children’s Museum welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume to Kate Ledgley, kate@londonchildrensmuseum.ca, by Wednesday, February 26, 2020.

ESL Instructor Description:  The London District Catholic School Board’s adult education program, the Centre for Lifelong Learning invites TESL qualified applicants to apply for a position in the Adult Non-credit ESL program. At this time, we are seeking candidates for our night classes, 5:30 – 9:00 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday evening. However, we have classes that run all day, with future opportunity to move where possible. This position could include any level of ESL from ESL Literacy, CLB 1-7 and may be multi-level. Qualifications : Required: Experience teaching adults, TESL Ontario certification, CLB Bootcamp and PBLA Certification (to be completed within one year of hire) Responsibilities: preparing and the delivery of level-appropriate and task-based lessons aligned with Canadian Language Benchmarks to improve the adult learners ability to communicate effectively in English, using the Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA) process for all learners Monitoring and discussing students’ progress with them individually and as a group Participating in the development and evaluation of curriculum and instructional materials which include attending program meetings Collaborating with the Principal and ESL PBLA Leads to ensure program requirements are met Maintaining relevant industry skills and knowledge by participating in continuous professional development to support personal and professional growth – which is either provided by the Board or on a personal level Skills: Excellent teamwork skills to collaborate in the evaluation and placement of adult students Competent skills in the use of technology to aid instruction which could include D2L Able to effectively use email, as well as Microsoft Office software Interested participants should email or fax, a Cover Letter, Resume, Certificate of Qualifications, current (within the last 6 months from start date) Vulnerable Sector Check for Employment and two references with permission to contact. Alma Gordon, Principal of Continuing and Alternative Education 1230 King Street London N5W 2Y2 Fax #:  519-659-2282 agordon@ldcsb.ca