About the Role
The Science Curriculum Consultant supports and consults all schools within the Kahnawà:ke school system in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Science Curriculum. This role ensures a cohesive Science program from Kindergarten to Grade 11, aligned with the KEC Tsi Niionkwariho:ten Education Program.
Responsibilities
- Develop curriculum guides with clear scope and sequence, appropriate and culturally relevant instructional strategies and resources.
- Evaluate, monitor, and develop Science essential learning outcomes (ELOs) through approved processes.
- Align Science units with the KEC Tsi Niionkwarihò:ten education program.
- Develop unit plans according to KEC templates and processes.
- Establish benchmarks and monitor the success of the Science program based on student success.
- Recommend new teaching materials to support the implementation of the Science curriculum.
- Stay informed of new trends in curriculum development.
- Develop long and short-term plans for fluid implementation of the Science curriculum.
- Coach and mentor Science teachers by sharing and modeling sound pedagogical practices.
- Identify and recommend tools, professional development, and resources to support teachers in implementing ELOs.
- Pilot, implement, and monitor the Science curriculum, ensuring ELOs meet the needs of all students.
- Implement the use of Science guides and other resources across grade levels.
- Promote the integration of Science into other subject areas through project-based, multi-disciplinary, and inquiry-based learning.
- Monitor and support the development and implementation of assessment tools to identify curricular gaps.
- Collaborate with curriculum consultants to ensure consistency across disciplines.
- Collaborate with identified sub-committees and Science PLC teams.
- Identify needs required to support curriculum development and implementation.
- Lead or partake in advisory groups relative to their discipline and others supporting the KEC Tsi Niionkwarihò:ten Education Program.
- Consult with and collaborate with external resources to support curriculum development.
- Aid teachers in lesson planning by recommending resources and strategies, and by modeling instructional strategies.
- Lead identified projects and partnerships.
- Collaborate with educational leaders to develop, maintain, and update system-wide strategic plans.
- Facilitate the exchange of ideas between teachers at different grades and across schools.
- Support the development and growth of new science and STEM learning spaces.
Requirements
- Strong leadership, teambuilding, and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgment when providing services to students and teachers.
- Expertise in curriculum development, backward design, and vertical planning of curriculum is an asset.
- Expertise in the use and interpretation of assessment tools (Learning Evaluation Situations, etc.) used to evaluate students in Science.
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Backward Design
- Vertical Planning
- Assessment Tools Interpretation
- Leadership
- Teambuilding
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Judgment
- Science Teaching
- Pedagogical Practices
- Project-based Learning
- Multi-disciplinary Learning
- Inquiry-based Learning
- Technology Integration
Location
- Kahnawà:ke
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5 years of experience in teaching Science at the elementary or secondary level
- 8 years of experience teaching Science at the elementary and/or secondary level
Education Level
- Master’s Degree in the Teaching of Science (M.Ed) or Curriculum Development
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education in a relevant field of specialization
About the Company
- The mission of the Kahnawà:ke Education Center is to provide the children who live in Kahnawà:ke with a solid and well-rounded education laying the foundation for their future careers.
- The KEC is responsible for the operation and support of three schools in the Kahnawà:ke community and post-secondary administration.
