Senior Resource Design Specialist (Elementary School Focus)
University of Waterloo
- Waterloo, ON
- $76,538-95,673 per year
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Develop targeted strategies that will significantly contribute to increased use of CEMC online outreach activities
- Advise the CEMC senior management in setting direction for electronic resources by assessing the needs of the educational community
- Track predictors of student success and satisfaction among stakeholders with their experience using various analytics tools including surveys and system-generated data
- Evaluate existing resources utilizing research, knowledge of current and emerging technologies to foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Understand the state of current pedagogical research and advise the CEMC on how to create, modify and maintain resources to best fit in the ever-evolving Canadian and international educational landscapes
- Recommend how best to source and use emerging technologies to assist in individualized and differentiated assessment and instruction
- Continuously update and maintain short-term, medium-term and long-term strategies for CEMC’s online presence
- Generate innovative ideas for enhancement of CEMC’s resources and platforms
- Create and manage the technical implementation of e-learning resources from Grade 4 to 8 program levels
- Responsible for rapid-prototyping, testing and piloting new resources and functionalities
- Deal with rapidly changing technology; anticipate and adapt to new and emerging technologies
- Maintain ongoing knowledge of instructional design, learning technology and learning best practices through research and analytics
- Interprets related industry trends and technologies related to those addressing web accessibility (AODA) and user experience
- Interpret technical requirements to non-expert audience
- Create and manage the academic content for e-learning resources from Grade 4 to 8 program levels
- Maintain knowledge of scope and sequence of curriculum topics from elementary school through undergraduate education in mathematics and/or computer science
- Continuously enhance own subject-matter knowledge and skills in mathematics and/or computer science as well as in educational theory
- Research and develop ideas for new and complementary resources related to teaching and learning, virtual school visits, online professional development seminars, and various other CEMC outreach programs
- Interpret content and educational requirements to non-expert audience
- Manage electronic resource development projects, providing instructional design and project leadership
- Provide accurate development of time estimates for completion of discrete content components; contribute to establishing project milestones and budget estimates
- Help to ensure that the multitude of online resource projects are completed successfully, on-time, within scope, and employing sound design and development practices
- Utilizing scope and change management techniques, manage larger goals against realistic expectations
- Keep the CEMC senior management informed of any project issues that may arise that require intervention or pivot in direction
- Disseminate knowledge of new teaching and learning technologies by consulting with CEMC stakeholders
- Present results of research and development activities and strategic direction to internal and external stakeholders
- Deliver and facilitate information sessions and meetings with other authors and contributors
- Develop and manage relationships with key representatives from units across campus with related functions (ie: CEL)
- Maintains connections with, contribute to related external organizations and professional associations, maintaining CEMC and Waterloo’s status as a leader in online learning
- Participate in the CEMC Visits Schools program as an educator travelling to schools (local, domestic and international) delivering interactive lessons and problem-solving sessions to increase enjoyment and confidence in mathematics and computer science
- Participate in the creative content design of 15 global mathematics and computing contests
- Participate in the on-campus marking of six global mathematics contests for intermediate and secondary school students
- Participate in CEMC workshops and conferences as a speaker and provide additional program and content support
- Provide recruitment support and act as a CEMC and Waterloo brand ambassador in the area of mathematics and computer science learning and engagement
- Bachelor’s Degree with qualifications in the field of Education required.
- 7-10 years’ current or recent experience teaching full-time at Grade 4 to 6 level
- Extensive experience in the development of educational materials and digital media design for the purpose of delivering online educational materials, training and courseware
- Success leading academic projects and working with academic stakeholders
- Project management experience leading educationally-related development projects in a higher education setting an asset
- Knowledge of instructional design, learning theory and e-learning best practices
- Knowledge of media development tools, learning, e-learning tools, learning management systems and their optimal application (ie: LaTeX, Adobe Creative Suite)
- Advanced experience with mathematical software packages (ie: MAPLE, Geogebra, Mobius)
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office suite
- Advanced skills communicating technical and non-technical topics to a variety of audiences
- Expert teacher of mathematics and/or computer science at the Grade 4 to 6 level
- Superior verbal and written communication skills; Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Proven ability to present Mathematics and/or Computer Science outreach workshops in elementary and secondary school settings
- Strong research skills
- Strong attention to detail
- A keen ability to problem-solve and creatively identify effective and efficient solutions in complex systems and processes
- Critical, creative and strategic thinking capability, with continuous improvement mindset
- Must have the ability to travel locally, domestically and possibly internationally in support of Outreach initiatives on behalf of the CEMC
- In support of travel, must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel internationally
- Must have a clear Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) as a condition of employment