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Contract Posting #: SD 1482024ED
Posting Date: May 3, 2024
Closing Date: (Date or: Open Until Filled)
Contract Opportunity
Online Grade K-7 Educator
HomeLearners Network
Team
HomeLearners Network (HLN)
Team Lead
HLN Program Lead
Summary of the Opportunity
Join the HomeLearners’ Network (HLN), an exciting program of SelfDesign Learning Foundation.
HomeLearners Network offers a collection of STEAM-based hands-on activities designed to ignite kids’ passions, linking fingers to brains and fostering real-time connections. By engaging in our interactive platform, kids and their families can explore their interests while connecting with others in a supportive and fun environment.
We are seeking experienced, provincially certified, online educators to assist with the development and hosting of live-streamed, virtual educational activities.
As an online educator, you will be responsible for creating, designing and facilitating engaging, meaningful and fun live online activities for learners at the K-7 level. These live online activities are focused on learning and exploring new skills and interests. The goal is that activities supplement learners’ education, it is not academically driven. View our live, online activities here including current activities to learn more.
This contract opportunity is highly flexible. You can plan and offer single session activities, series, and camps. The number of activities and frequency of delivery are negotiated based on your availability and the needs of our learners. This is a 12 month contract opportunity, from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025 with the possibility of extension. Additional opportunities for the development of asynchronous activities may be offered to successful candidates.
STEAM, Specifically
HLN’s online educators work collaboratively to develop topics for activities, focusing on a range of fun topics using Universal Design for Learning principles. We are seeking educators with experience leading fun, virtual learning opportunities in the following topics:
Math, numeracy, financial literacy
Engineering, design
Coding, programming
Game development
Applied Design, Skills & Technology
Graphics & design
Entrepreneurship, business, marketing
Community & Culture
Multiculturalism
Land-based learning
Physical & Health Education
Social & emotional learning
Languages
ASL
Indigenous Languages
Others
Do you have a unique specialization that you are passionate about that’s not included in the list above? We’d love to hear about it. Please respond to this opportunity and share more about what you’d like to offer.
Work Environment
We are a remote organization.
We operate during Pacific Time zone business hours, Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm.
You set your own hours of work, between the business hours noted above. You also need to be available for occasional online meetings during these same hours. Meetings are scheduled in advance.
Timelines
Contract start date: August 1, 2024
Contract end date: July 31, 2025
Budget
This contract is paid at a scheduled fee rate based upon services provided. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.
To Respond To This Opportunity
Read the contract details below.
Email a cover letter and your resume to [email protected].
In Your Cover Letter Detail
Why you are interested in this opportunity.
Your availability, particularly if you have other commitments.
Subject areas, unique interests and topics you are most passionate about.
Evidence of a successful track record providing services similar to our request in a comparable work environment.
We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity.
We look forward to receiving your response. Responses will be reviewed as they are received.
Contract Details
Oversight
You will work at the direction of the Team Lead.
Services Required
Create, design and facilitate live online learning activities for children and teens at the K-7 level.
Create photo assets and short video clips of activity/products for each of the activities based on the requirements laid out by the HLN Team Lead.
Manage live online activities in the HLN guide platform.
Competencies
Learning Solutions Development
Fostering Learning & Development
Familiarity with working in an remote environment
Digital literacy
Learning Delivery/Facilitation
Planning and organizing
Collaborating with others
Communication (oral and written)
English language proficiency
Initiative; self-starter
Learner-centered focus
Experience and Credentials
B.C. Teaching Certificate. Other provincial teaching certificates will be considered.
2+ years teaching, preferably with experience working in an online environment
Working with groups of learners in an online setting
Planning and creating engaging online lessons, sessions, workshops, etc.
Designing curriculum and courses for in-person or online settings
Mandatory Requirements
If you are offered and accept this contract opportunity, you will need to:
Undergo a Criminal Record Check at your own expense (approximately $28)
About SelfDesign
SelfDesign Learning Foundation (SDLF) is a registered charity and non-profit organization that operates several programs including one of the largest distributed learning schools and personalized learning programs in British Columbia, SelfDesign Learning Community. SelfDesign enables learners to complete K-12 by exploring their passions and taking the lead in their own learning and life. With personalized guidance from B.C. certified educators, learning unfolds at home and within local and online communities.
Working with us
We facilitate lifelong learning and holistic personal growth with programs, opportunities, and support for people of all ages, with an emphasis on choice and self-direction.
We Provide Access And Support For Our Main Applications
SelfDesign Connect for mail, calendar, contacts, notes, instant messaging, phone
Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets
Zoom for video meetings/conferencing.
You Provide And Use
Your own securely set-up computer, including high quality camera(s), microphone and lighting
Reliable and secure internet connectivity
Your own workspace in an environment that ensures privacy, security and confidentiality.
Learn more at www.selfdesign.org and read our Community Report 2023.
