Do you dream of creating classroom experiences that inspire young minds?
Are you an educator passionate about creating classroom experiences that inspire young minds to build a more vibrant, sustainable future? Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba (AITC-M) is seeking another Education Specialist to help take our high-quality agricultural literacy programs and resources to the next level.
Food connects us all. We believe integrating agricultural literacy into our schools enhances curriculum, plants the seeds for discovery, and creates opportunities for tomorrow’s innovators and decision-makers. We envision a future where every Manitoba high school graduate understands where their food comes from. As one of our Education Specialists, you will play a pivotal role in bringing our vision to life.
Imagine a unicorn standing in a farmer’s field. That’s our ideal candidate – a unique combination of course designer, curriculum specialist, relationship builder, passionate ambassador, social media maven, and strategic thinker, grounded by a solid understanding of what makes our ag and food industry so vital to Manitoba and the world.
About the Role
Reporting to our Executive Director and working in close collaboration with our amazing and dynamic team, you will:
Educate by identifying opportunities in the Manitoba curriculum to teach students about our province’s agriculture and food sector. Then you’ll develop interactive and cost-effective educational resources that align with Manitoba’s K-12 curriculum, current agricultural information, and student-centered learning methodologies.
Empower by acting as the bridge connecting the agri-world to eager educators (and their students). You’ll provide teachers with top-notch support materials, training and presentations to guide them in the effective use of AITC-M resources.
Engage by creating and nurturing relationships with stakeholders in education and agriculture. You’ll represent AITC-M in schools, workshops, and community events, amplifying the voice of agricultural literacy in Manitoba.
Evaluate the impact of our resources and support materials. You’ll use appropriate measurement and evaluation techniques and benchmarks to track our success today and deliver more impact tomorrow.
About AITC-M
Picture a future where every Manitoba student graduates high school knowing where their food comes from, and understanding the challenges and opportunities the agriculture industry faces in feeding Manitoba and the world.
Sound amazing? That's the future we're building!
AITC-M is a non-profit dedicated to ensuring students understand their personal connection to food, farming, and the environment. Through engaging programs and resources, we nurture future advocates for sustainable and responsible agriculture.
We value passion, continual learning, taking risks, and learning from our experiences.
We’ve seen immense growth too. Last year, we delivered a whopping 407,000 student experiences to 459 schools and are now active in over 153 Manitoba communities. But with your help, the sky’s the limit!
Your Day-to-Day
As an Education Specialist for AITC-M, you will:
- Develop and evaluate AITC-M learning resources, ensuring alignment with Manitoba’s K-12 curriculum.
- Design interactive student activities and professional development materials for educators.
- Build relationships with educational partners to promote existing and new AITC-M learning resources, programs, and activities.
- Collaborate with external partners, our communications team and project managers for content creation and stakeholder engagement.
- Respond to teacher inquiries about our resources and activities.
- Represent AITC-M at events, conferences, and professional development sessions for educators, and on multiple social media platforms to foster connections and promote our mission.
- Support the education team and program managers on special projects as needed
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education; coursework in Agriculture, Science, Social Studies, Human Ecology, and/or related fields is a plus.
- Manitoba Teacher Certification and 3 to 5 years’ classroom teaching experience.
- Strong knowledge of the Manitoba Department of Education K-12 curriculum, teaching methods, culture and structure.
- A proven track record in developing student-centric, experiential learning materials.
- Stellar interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Fluent in English; French is a cherry on top!
Your Strengths
Success in this role requires the following attributes:
- Confidence, initiative, and the ability to think and create quickly.
- Constant innovation – you’re always seeking ways to add value and maximize impact.
- Expertise in managing short and long-term projects with multiple stakeholders, while meeting deadlines and budgets.
- Critical thinking, crystal clear communication skills.
- Team spirit – you’re always ready to help the team achieve our collective goals.
What’s In It For You
- A competitive salary that values your experience
- Great benefits
- 3 weeks' vacation and Spring Break plus the last week of December off as office closures, right from the get-go!
- The opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive remote team setting (with occasional but fun in-person meetings and events)
Don’t wait! Join our team today!
Manitoba’s agriculture industry is growing — and so is teacher demand for our resources. There’s never been a better time to sow the seeds for a brighter, agriculturally literate future. To apply for this role, send your resume, cover letter, and any other magic you want to share to Katharine Cherewyk, our Executive Director, at Careers@aitc.mb.ca by October 16, 2024. Thank you!