BILINGUAL PROGRAM OFFICER, STANDARDS OF PRACTICE & EDUCATION
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Location: Toronto, ON M4E 3Y1
Description:
Posting 25-06
Bilingual Program Officer, Standards of Practice and Education
Standards of Practice and Accreditation Department
Category 5a - Hiring Range $106,009 - $158,520
One academic year secondment (March 2025 to June 2026) with the possibility of extension.
We are looking for a member of the Ontario College of Teachers with extensive knowledge of continuing teacher education, group facilitation and research experience to join the College. Our Program Officers are passionate and caring educators with strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
This position requires an enthusiastic teacher-leader with strong interpersonal skills, an eye for detail and the ability to manage several large projects independently. A commitment to collaborative team-work and shared leadership is essential.
Excellent French and English written and oral language proficiency is required.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, Skills, & Experience:
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume through our application portal no later than 20 February 2025.
The College supports a flexible work environment, if your role permits, to afford everyone the best of both worlds - a mix of remote and in-office workdays. Schedules will be determined in partnership between individuals, managers, and respective teams.
The College's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy that requires all staff, including prospective new employees, to be fully vaccinated by a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine has been temporarily suspended. Currently new employees will not have to show evidence of vaccination. The College reserves the right to reactivate this policy at its own discretion based on Public Health recommendations. Individuals with valid medical or other human rights-based exemptions will continue to be considered for appropriate accommodation within the policy.
Ontario College of Teachers is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Bilingual Program Officer, Standards of Practice and Education
Standards of Practice and Accreditation Department
Category 5a - Hiring Range $106,009 - $158,520
One academic year secondment (March 2025 to June 2026) with the possibility of extension.
We are looking for a member of the Ontario College of Teachers with extensive knowledge of continuing teacher education, group facilitation and research experience to join the College. Our Program Officers are passionate and caring educators with strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
This position requires an enthusiastic teacher-leader with strong interpersonal skills, an eye for detail and the ability to manage several large projects independently. A commitment to collaborative team-work and shared leadership is essential.
Excellent French and English written and oral language proficiency is required.
Responsibilities:
- Accredit additional qualification courses
- Facilitate the development and revision of Additional Qualification course guidelines
- Support standards-based teacher education through research, analysis and consultation
- Promote the Ethical Standards and Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession within teacher education and professional practice
- Foster relationships with Indigenous and French Language communities that support integration of the standards, teacher education, additional qualifications and accreditation
- Prepare responses to College correspondence and inquiries
- Maintain current knowledge of issues and trends in pre-service and in-service teacher education
- Prepare presentations, reports and briefing notes
- Perform other duties as required by the College
Qualifications, Skills, & Experience:
- Membership in Ontario College of Teachers in good standing
- Proven educational leadership and project management experience
- Skilled facilitation of both synchronous and asynchronous work in a virtual environment
- Excellent French and English written and oral language proficiency
- Experience with:
- Teaching and mentoring
- Program review or curriculum development
- Facilitation of professional learning and reflective inquiry
- Practical experience in any of the following areas is considered an asset:
- Additional Qualification course instruction
- First Nations, Mtis and/or Inuit education
- Technological education
- French language sector experience
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume through our application portal no later than 20 February 2025.
The College supports a flexible work environment, if your role permits, to afford everyone the best of both worlds - a mix of remote and in-office workdays. Schedules will be determined in partnership between individuals, managers, and respective teams.
The College's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy that requires all staff, including prospective new employees, to be fully vaccinated by a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine has been temporarily suspended. Currently new employees will not have to show evidence of vaccination. The College reserves the right to reactivate this policy at its own discretion based on Public Health recommendations. Individuals with valid medical or other human rights-based exemptions will continue to be considered for appropriate accommodation within the policy.
Ontario College of Teachers is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.