Job Description

Are you passionate about culture, the arts, natural history, and science? Are you keen on how these elements aesthetically come together to tell the many stories of humanity? Join our team at ROM and consider a fulfilling career as an Indigenous Museum Educator.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As an Indigenous Museum Educator, you will deliver onsite and online educational programs, using Indigenous knowledge and perspectives. You\'ll work closely with a team of Museum Educators, administrators, and Digital Learning staff to create a community of inquiry and practice. Your role will involve engaging students and teachers in museum learning through tours, workshops, and curriculum support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate engaging educational experiences in galleries and hands-on labs.
• Develop and deliver educational and outreach programs based on Indigenous lived experiences, knowledge, and perspectives.
• Utilize modern and Indigenous teaching strategies to meet learners\' needs and adapt programs accordingly.
• Create and deliver distance learning experiences for students and teachers using digital tools.
• Contribute to ROM online learning portals by ensuring accurate and relevant cultural content.
• Collaborate with ROM staff and external stakeholders to develop cultural aspects of online portals.
• Support and deliver workshops related to Indigenous education and digital learning.
• Collaborate with the School Engagement team to develop new programs based on Indigenous knowledge and collections.
• Participate in training sessions and continuously improve teaching practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop effective learning techniques for onsite and online experiences.
• Assist with lab and gallery operations, including setting up and taking down objects and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a 4-year Indigenous Studies or Education degree or equivalent experience and knowledge.
• Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience in formal or informal educational settings.
• Experience delivering online educational programs and proficiency in standard computer applications.
• Familiarity with the Ontario Curriculum and understanding Indigenous perspectives on learning.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to conduct pedagogical and museum content research.
• Proficiency in operating digital, audio, and visual equipment/tools.
• First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis, or Inuit ancestry is considered a significant asset.
• Fluency in French or Indigenous languages is considered an asset.

Salary and Terms of Employment

START DATE: ASAP

OPEN DATE: July 10, 2023

CLOSE DATE: July 24, 2023

EMPLOYEE GROUP: OPSEU Part-time Local 543

SALARY/HOURLY RATE: $29.54 per hour

SCHEDULE: up to 24 hours

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 420 hours or six (6) months (whichever comes first)

The ROM is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) to applicants invited to an interview.

Diversity Statement

At ROM, we consider equity, diversity, and inclusivity foundational to our institutional success. We seek to foster a workplace that reflects the full breadth of the communities we serve and welcome applications from women, racialized persons/BIPOC, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, LGBTQ2S+, and people with disabilities.

Accessibility Statement

ROM is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) to applicants invited to an interview.

COVID Statement

Royal Ontario Museum recognizes its heightened duty to protect employees from health and safety risks during the current pandemic. As such, an offer of employment shall be conditional on proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination with a vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The selected candidate will be required to participate in a Criminal Background Check conducted via Profile Investigation Inc.

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