Instructional Designer – Indigenous Early Learning & Child Care – 3 Year Contract

Objective:

To plan, develop, and ensure the effectiveness of instructional design, integrating Indigenous teaching and learning approaches, according to the OFIFCs pedagogical framework for Indigenous-led Early Learning and Child Care.

Key Deliverables:

To design curricula and develop resources reflective of Indigenous approaches to teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Design (60%):

• Designs teaching and learning modules, materials, courses, processes, evaluations and supportive resources for Instructors, Friendship Centres and external partners;
• Designs curriculum and resources that are adaptable for in-person, blended and online delivery methods;
• Incorporates Indigenous cultural concepts related to lifelong learning, experiential learning, and online learning;
• Collaboratively designs assessment models, learning objectives, and evaluation approaches that reflect Indigenous cultural contexts;
• Reviews existing curriculum to ensure that programs and initiatives meet intended objectives, and standards, and reflect Indigenous community needs;
• Supports the development and accreditation of the OPLC;
• Reviews provincial quality assurance standards and supports institutional alignment;
• Keeps informed with industry standards of performance and ensures materials and content are relevant and credible;
• Participates in research and engages with Elders and Friendship Centres on curriculum design; and
• Incorporates a variety of teaching methods in curriculum design that accommodate learner needs, prioritize a trauma-informed lens, and promote learner engagement.

Collaboration and support (35%):

• Partners with other lines of business to provide instructional design expertise as required;
• Works in partnership with key OFIFC personnel in the review, evaluation, revision, and enhancement of existing and future Lifelong Learning initiatives;
• Works collaboratively to identify Indigenous learners and Friendship Centre needs as well as develop appropriate resources, tools, modules, processes, and practices;
• Providing support directly or indirectly to Friendship Centres based upon communicated needs;
• Identifying action items and an analysis of current issues;
• Participates in internal integration, professional development, and partnerships in support of enhanced learning opportunities for urban Indigenous populations;
• Identifies resources and develops workshop opportunities that support skill development related to Indigenous teaching and learning approaches;
• Builds relationships with Indigenous pedagogy and curriculum design teams at postsecondary institutions;
• Engages with and learns from Elders and Knowledge keepers supportive of instructional design priorities;
• Collects resources that support teaching and learning with Indigenous communities; and
• Occasionally Instructs courses when required.

Other (5%):

• Maintains and upgrades professional skills;
• Performs other duties, related to the position, as assigned by the Co-Exeuctive Directors, or designate.

Education/Work Experience:

• A master’s degree in education or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience with emphasis on Indigenous connections, lived experience, and learning;
• Registered with the Ontario Colleges for Early Childhood Educators.
• Minimum 2 years experience in course design or curriculum development;
• 2-3 years experience working in Early Childhood Education and Early Learning;
• HTML experience is an asset;
• 1-2 years working with Indigenous communities in Indigenous knowledge transfer, preferably within an Indigenous organization; and
• Instructional Experience is an asset.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Integrity/Creditability
• Analytical Thinking
• Creative/ Innovative

Technical Competencies:

• Demonstrated experience in instructional design and development that reflects Indigenous pedagogies & worldviews, with an ability to train others;
• Strong understanding of Early Learning and Childcare Process, acts, legislation and regulations;
• Proficiency using learning technologies I.e., Learning Management Systems (LMS);
• Strong understanding of postsecondary program standards as well as familiarity with regulations affecting curriculum design and accreditation;
• Understanding of issues impacting Indigenous learners and ability to implement engaging, trauma-informed approaches; and
• Demonstrated knowledge of in-person, blended, and online delivery models.

What we offer:

• Culture-based organization
• Pay Range: $70,000 – $82,000
• Comprehensive Health benefits after the probationary period including Health Care Spending Account & Lifestyle Spending Account
• Hybrid working model (2 days in office)

The OFIFC is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce; we promote employment equity and encourage applicants to indicate if you belong to one of the four designated employment equity groups Women, Indigenous peoples, Persons with disabilities, or Members of visible minorities when you apply.  Preference will be given to qualified Turtle Island Indigenous people or members of First Nations, Inuit and Métis including treaty, status or registered Indigenous people, as well as those non-status and non-registered who self-declare as such.

Accommodation:

The OFIFC is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.