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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Science World British Columbia</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> has
a job opening for a <b>Tech Up Program Specialist.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span class="fontstyle21"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext">Please apply by
</span></span><span class="fontstyle01"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">May 18, 2018
</span></span><span class="fontstyle21"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext">via the Science World careers portal:
<a href="http://scienceworld.ca/jobs">http://scienceworld.ca/jobs</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="fontstyle01"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">What is exciting about this opportunity?</span></span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><br>
</span></b><span class="fontstyle21"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext">Well known for being playful and engaging, Science World British Columbia makes science learning approachable and</span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">captivating through interactive science and tech-based outreach programs, workshops and after-school programming.</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">For students, Tech Up will involve the development of new content to deliver coding and computational thinking</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">activities into well-established educational programs including Scientists and Innovators in the Schools, Super Science</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">Club, Library Kits and community Tech Up showcase events. For teachers, Tech Up will involve the development of new</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">digital skills, and provide barrier-free hands-on professional development experiences for educators.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<span class="fontstyle01"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Position Description:</span></span><b><br>
</b><span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">Working alongside the Community Engagement team and with the Tech Up project team, the Tech Up Program Specialist</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">will play both lead and supporting roles in development, implementation, documentation and evaluation of Tech Up</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">programs designed to support teachers and students in underserved locations in BC: indigenous communities, inner-city</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">schools and those living in rural or remote communities.</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">The Tech Up facilitator will support the Scientists and Innovators in the Schools staff and volunteers and the Super</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">Science Club staff to implement coding and computational thinking activities in these well-established programs.</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">They will prototype, pilot, and deliver workshops at TELUS World of Science as part of our robust field trip program.</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">The Tech Up Program Specialist will work with the Tech Up project team to support the delivery of teacher professional</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">enrichment workshops across BC, including two 5-day summer professional learning camps for teachers.</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">Contract length: June 2018–June 2019<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><br>
<span class="fontstyle01"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Who are we looking for?</span></span><b><br>
</b><span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">You are a team player who is comfortable working with colleagues using influence rather than authority. You are</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">organized and independent, yet flexible and collaborative, have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">experience dabbling in multiple projects simultaneously. You are a life-long learner who enjoys tinkering with innovative</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">technology; you can quickly familiarize yourself with new tech and are keen to share your discoveries with others of all</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">ages.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<span class="fontstyle01"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">What skills and capabilities do you bring?</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span class="fontstyle21"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext">Background/experience in science, engineering or creative technology (post-secondary education in a related</span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">field preferred)</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">Proven ability to work with learners of various ages and ability levels, particularly youth</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">Familiarity with innovative science teaching methods, such as inquiry, design thinking, and problem-based learning</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">Experience with coding, digital literacy and computational thinking</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">Excellent organizational, time-management and team work skills</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">Experience in developing and implementing successful education programs and resources</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">Must have a valid unrestricted driver’s licence with clean driving record (candidate will be asked to provide</span></span>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">current driver’s abstract for examination and approval), and must be willing to travel throughout BC by driving</span></span>
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">and by air</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span class="fontstyle21"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext">Flexible work schedule is required with periodic weekend, evening work, overnight and multi-day travel</span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span class="fontstyle21"><span style="color:windowtext">required</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="fontstyle01"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%"><span class="fontstyle01"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">What’s the typical background we are looking for?</span></span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><br>
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</span></span><span class="fontstyle21"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:106%;color:windowtext">Experience with one or more, or similar:</span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><br>
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</span></span><span class="fontstyle21"><span style="line-height:106%;color:windowtext">LEGO Mindstorms</span></span><br>
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</span></span><span class="fontstyle21"><span style="line-height:106%;color:windowtext">Ozobots</span></span><br>
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</span></span><span class="fontstyle21"><span style="line-height:106%;color:windowtext">Arduino</span></span><br>
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</span></span><span class="fontstyle21"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:106%;color:windowtext">Familiar with one or more of the following languages:</span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><br>
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</span></span><span class="fontstyle21"><span style="line-height:106%;color:windowtext">Python</span></span><br>
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</span></span><span class="fontstyle21"><span style="line-height:106%;color:windowtext">Scratch</span></span><br>
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<span class="fontstyle51"><span style="line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">All offers are subject to satisfactory completion of reference and police criminal record checks.</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle51"><span style="line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">* We would like to thank all candidates. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</span></span><i><br>
<span class="fontstyle51"><span style="line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Please note that this is a re-posting of Tech Up Learning Specialist position. Candidates who have already applied to the</span></span><br>
<span class="fontstyle51"><span style="line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">previous posting need not re-submit. *</span></span></i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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