Heritage Park Historical Village Looking for Education Program Developer at Calgary, Alberta, Canada Full Time

Department: Programming & Experience – Education

Position Type: Full-Time – Permanent

Expected Start Date: April 01, 2024

Hours: 35 per week

What we offer:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive Benefits package includes Extended Health Care, Dental Benefits, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Employee and Family Assistant Program (EFAP)
• Employer-matched Pension Plan at 5%
• Generous paid time off, including Vacation days, Sick Time
• Working in a beautiful park setting.
• Free entrance to the Park, including to our many public special events.
• Employee discounts on food and retail items and free parking.

Who We Are:

Heritage Park is Canada’s largest living history museum and offers visitors a chance to experience life in Western Canada from the 1860s to the early 1950s. The Park features historical buildings, costumed interpreters, working antiques, and various exhibits that provide insight into the region’s past.

Job Overview:

Under the guidance of the Education Manager, the Education Program Developer will conduct a comprehensive review of our programs. Working closely with the Education team, this position will assess our existing offerings, which cater to audiences ranging from kindergarten to grade 9. Our current program delivery methods encompass traditional formats offered on-site.

Responsibilities:

Program Development

• Conduct thorough research to stay updated and understand changes to curriculum requirements
• Evaluate our current programs against updated learning outcomes and changes to curriculum requirements, providing recommendations to bridge the gap in our programs as a result of updates
• Adapt and modify current educational programs, ensuring alignment with new standards
• Develop new educational offerings that meet the expectations of teachers and align with the revised curriculum, consider program design, ensuring engaging activities are available to achieve curriculum objectives
• Collaborate with Girl Guides Canada to integrate interactive elements from their curriculum into activities at Heritage Park
• Prepare comprehensive guides for each program and collaborate with Educational Interpreters or Sleepover Facilitators in their presentation
• Organize and lead training sessions to familiarize staff with the new programs
• Compile a list of materials required for program delivery and facilitate the procurement process
• Pilot test new program options to ensure effectiveness identify areas for improvement, and propose changes accordingly involving other team members as required
• Monitor the delivery of programs and gather feedback from teachers and staff to make necessary adjustments to content and delivery methods
• Proactively explore new opportunities to enhance attendance, such as professional development camps
• Perform other duties as required

Organizational Excellence and Wellbeing

• Contribute to inspiring and immersive experiences at the Park through your roles and responsibilities by engaging in Heritage Park initiatives that align with the overall mission and vision of the Park
• Demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety by complying with Heritage Park’s Health, Safety and Environment Management System (HSEMS), following safe work practices, reporting work-related incidents, injuries and hazards, participating in employer training, and adhering policies including the Code of Conduct and the Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy
• Actively support a positive work environment through creating an atmosphere of inclusion, engagement and fulfillment in line with Heritage Park values
• Demonstrate responsible stewardship of our people, collections and financial assets by ensuring that they are handled with integrity, sustainability, and a focus on long-term benefits for the organization and its stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Education, History or a related field is required
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in educational programming development in a museum or classroom environment is required
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in delivering education programs in a museum or teaching environment is required
• A valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification is an asset
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative educational programs that appeal to diverse audiences is essential
• Strong research skills, including the ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information from various sources
• Demonstrated interest and knowledge of the history of Western Canada and Alberta
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpretation skills, are useful for effectively communicating educational concepts and objectives to various audiences
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills in a client-faced setting
• All successful candidates (over the age of 18) will be required to go through a Police Information Check as a condition of employment.