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About Us

Mathstronauts is a federally incorporated non-profit organization founded in 2016. We develop and deliver inclusive and equitable quality STEM education for elementary, middle & high school students (grades 3 - 12). Using a multidisciplinary project-based learning (PjBL) approach, our mission is to remove barriers to STEM education to empower young people to develop STEM skills focused on digital literacy and coding. 

Job Description

We are seeking 1 qualified individual to join our team as Instructional Developer. Working under supervision of the Executive Director, the Instructional Developer will develop and deliver middle and/or high school STEM curriculum with a focus on software skills.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Adapt existing curriculum for Grades 5–8 to align with Yukon Department of Education standards, with a focus on block-based coding languages like Scratch.
• Deliver curriculum-aligned programs and workshops directly to Grades 5–8 students in Yukon schools, supporting their learning in coding and digital literacy.
• Develop a novel, grade-appropriate curriculum to teach Python-based coding to Grade 9 students, incorporating STEM-related applications (e.g., automotive technology, robotics).
• Use evidence-based instructional strategies in curriculum development, including interactive tools, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, whole child approach, and adherence to the Accessible Canada Act, and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
• Where necessary, support program planning and implementation by liaising with partners to ensure alignment between curriculum and delivery logistics.
• Contribute to program evaluation by developing and administering evaluation tools.
• Ensure all instructional materials and programming activities comply with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Uphold and follow all organizational policies, procedures, and codes of conduct, including those related to privacy and child safety.
• Represent the organization professionally and positively in all interactions with school board representatives, teachers, students, parents, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate ethical conduct when handling sensitive information related to programs, participants, and organizational operations.

Essential Qualifications

Reporting to the Executive Director, the ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience developing or delivering STEM or coding curriculum, especially in block-based (e.g., Scratch) and Python programming.
• Strong understanding of Canadian curriculum standards, especially Yukon and Ontario Ministry of Education requirements for Grades 5–9.
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and inclusive teaching practices.
• Experience designing age-appropriate, project-based learning experiences in STEM or coding.
• Ability to integrate career education tools and real-world STEM applications into curriculum (e.g., automotive tech, robotics).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documentation and stakeholder engagement.

Assets

• Previous experience in a similar role. 
• Teaching certification (Yukon or other Canadian province), particularly for work in educational settings.