Education Specialist - Remote

JUSTICE EDUCATION SOCIETY

Justice Education Society of British Columbia (JES) is a Canadian non-profit organization with over 30 years of experience advancing the rule of law by empowering people to access and deliver justice through increasing legal capability, strengthening justice systems and developing digital solutions. In the near future, JES will establish an office in Castries, Saint Lucia to implement programs in Saint Lucia, Grenada, Dominica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. JES has diverse sources of funding including donors and provincial, federal, and overseas governments. The Education Specialist will drive the development and implementation of progressive methodologies, aligning them with the latest trends in youth, adult learning, and e-learning education. This pivotal role involves empowering domestic and international teams, alongside JES' subject matter experts, to effectively leverage these methodologies in shaping curricula for diverse projects and core justice education programs. The Education Specialist also serves as a strategic advisor to the senior leadership team, providing valuable insights on pedagogical strategies for innovative and transformative educational practices. Collaborate with JES' subject matter experts to create curricula and training materials integrating best practices. Offer coaching and mentoring to trainers as needed. Provide and/or update orientation and training materials for JES staff to align with youth and adult and e-learning best practices. Develop diagnostic and post-evaluation tools to ensure training and educational programs meet rigorous standards. Create customized guidance documents tailored to individual projects and programs as necessary. Establish standardized methodologies adaptable to project-specific needs. Provide support for program monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting as required. Assist in fostering and improving training skills within staff and partner institutions as needed. Coordinate strategic research and analysis on youth and adult education, educational technology, and e-learning. Assist in preparing new proposals, ensuring alignment with pedagogical frameworks and youth and adult learning standards. Design and develop diagnostic tools that ensure training and educational programs adhere to the highest standards. Offer protocols for deploying and evaluating online and hybrid courses within JESed. Advise on internal professional training and development programs. Manage workload to meet objectives and deliverables within established timelines, budgets, and project specifications. Participate as a contributing team member within the BC, Digital and International Programs. Remain updated on the latest theories and practices in youth, adult, and e-learning education.

TRAVEL

~ Domestic and international travel is required.

Demonstrated experience in curriculum design and development based on best practice, including developing instructional design plans, and guiding the development of learning outcomes, course outlines, learning activities, and assessment instruments.
Experience designing teaching and learning environments for programs and courses for face-to-face, blended, and online delivery using various learning environments.
Experience conducting training needs assessments.
Demonstrated technical writing and editing skills.
Superior time management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Computer literacy in a Windows environment, G Suite products, and e-learning platforms.
Fluent in English and Spanish (required).
Knowledge of French is an asset.
Education
A minimum of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Educational Technology or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of adult and e-learning pedagogy.
If BC based, you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have a valid work permit issued by the Government of Canada.
For other countries where JES currently has an office, you must be legally entitled to work in that country.
Job Type: Part-time
Education:
~ Bachelor's Degree (required)

in the field of adult and e-learning pedagogy: designing teaching & learning environments for courses: conducting training needs assessments: Language:
Spanish (required)
French (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6Z 2C5