Interchange opportunity – 260204

Overview

Curriculum and Career Education Division / Learning and Teaching Resources Sector / Resource Development, Review and Authorization Branch

The Resource Development, Review and Authorization Branch is responsible for the development, review and authorization of learning and teaching resources to support the piloting and implementation of Alberta Education’s Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) provincial curriculum, in English and French.  

Role

The Learning and Teaching Resources Sector is seeking a highly motivated Resource Development Consultant. 

In this challenging and rewarding position, you will:

• report to the Manager of Resource Development
• work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment
• work in close collaboration with other units in the Learning and Teaching Resources Sector and other sectors
• identify and synthesize information from a variety of sources to inform the development of learning and teaching resources that support the field testing, piloting, and implementation of K-12 curriculum

This opportunity is ideal for a professional with:

• a commitment to excellence who enjoys working with high-performing teams
• a deep and broad subject-matter expertise in one or more of the subjects being implemented, or piloted, or field tested
• knowledge that the work being done is part of a larger and inter-related environment and keeps broader impacts and connections in mind

The term of this role will be from approximately September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2028.

The service days per your collective agreement will be honoured, but there is no guarantee of alignment with your school authority’s natural breaks.

Most interchange opportunities are situated in Edmonton. Residing in the metro area may be required. If you are selected for an interview, you are encouraged to discuss the work location requirements with recruiters during the interview process.

The successful candidate for this position will be required to undergo security screening (including a criminal record check).

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• analyzing and identifying needs within a provincial collection of learning and teaching resources
• providing advice and input on the development of learning and teaching resources in French and English, in accordance with current policies and legislation
• establishing and maintaining strong communication and working relationships to ensure timely deliverables, feedback, and identification of issues
• providing learning and teaching resource information to teachers, school administrators, school district administrators, and/or other stakeholders as requested
• supporting the ongoing maintenance of the provincially managed English and French teaching and learning resource collections
• contributing to effective branch operations by participating in meetings and presentations and contributing to additional projects 

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• a university degree in Education
• a valid permanent Alberta Teaching Certificate or equivalent  
• a minimum 5 years’ teaching experience
• high quality ethics
• fluency in English and French (written and spoken)
• a high level of comfort working in a digital environment
• an understanding of research on the principles of 21st century learning and the implications for learning and teaching resource development
• an understanding of policies, guidelines, and legislation such as the Education Act, the Provincial Resource Review Guide, and The Guiding Framework for the Design and Development of Kindergarten to Grade 12 Curriculum 

Assets

Preference will be given to applicants who have:

• excellent research, communication (oral, written, information literacy), and interpersonal skills
• sound project management and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• knowledge of the needs of Francophone and French immersion students in Alberta
• knowledge and understanding of First Nations, Métis, or Inuit ways of knowing, cultures, traditions, and/or languages understanding

Competencies

You demonstrate a drive for results in that you: 

• plan based on past experiences
• hold self and others responsible for results
• partner with groups to achieve outcomes
• aim to exceed expectations 

You demonstrate an ability to build collaborative environments in that you: 

• leverage skills and knowledge of others  
• genuinely value and learn from others
• facilitate open and respectful conflict resolution
• recognize and appreciate others 

You demonstrate agility in that you: 

• take opportunities to improve work processes
• anticipate and adjust behavior to change
• remain optimistic, calm, and composed in stressful situations
• seek advice and support to change appropriately
• work creatively within guidelines 

You demonstrate systems thinking in that you: 

• seek insight on implications of different options
• analyze long-term outcomes, focus on goals and values
• identify unintended consequences 

You demonstrate creative problem solving in that you: 

• ask questions to understand a problem
• look for new ways to improve results and activities
• explore different work methods and what made projects successful
• share learning
• collect a breadth of data and perspectives to make choices 

How to apply

To be considered for this interchange opportunity you must:

• work for a school authority or external organization as an employee or contractor
• not be employed by the Government of Alberta

Step 1. Prepare your application

• create a cover letter and resume
• include the interchange competition number on both these documents
• combine the documents into one PDF file

Step 2. Submit your application

• state the interchange competition number and position title in the subject line
• email your application to [email protected] by the closing date

After you apply

• all applications will be reviewed
• only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted
• school authority applicants who receive interview requests are encouraged to notify their jurisdiction they are being considered for an interchange position
• this competition may be used to fill current and future interchange opportunities within Alberta Education and Childcare

Contact

Connect with the Interchange Program administrators and state the competition number and position title:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-422-1897
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]