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instructional designer

Title posted on indeed.com - Instructional Designer - Closing Date January 10, at 4:00PM

Posted on December 09, 2024 by Employer details Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres

Job details

Please note: This job posting will close on January 10, 2025 and this posting is for an existing vacancy. *Objective:* To plan, develop, and ensure the effectiveness of instructional design, integrating Indigenous teaching and learning approaches, according to the OFIFCs pedagogical framework. *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 Chief Executive Officer, 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; ? Minimum 2 years experience in course design or curriculum development; ? 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; ? Proficiency using learning technologies I.e., Learning Management Systems (LMS); ? Strong understanding