Humane Education School Programs Specialist

If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:

POSITION:                 Humane Education School Programs Specialist

STATUS:                    Permanent; Full-Time

SHIFT:                        35 hours per week

LOCATION:                Vancouver, BC – Primarily Remote

CLASSIFICATION:    Exempt           

WAGE:                        Salaried                                                          

CLOSING DATE:       Open Until Filled

We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices.  Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading our Foundational Principles on our website.  We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission and principles. 

The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team in an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference! Please read below for additional details and let us know if you have the skills and experience we are looking for by submitting your application.

About the Position:

Reporting to the Chief, Social Change, this position oversees the development and implementation of strategies to support the BC SPCA’s humane education programs in schools that are grounded in principles around equity, diversity, inclusion and reconciliation.  This includes overseeing the development of humane education materials, lessons and activities related to BC curriculum to support teachers, promotion of and reporting on school programs both internally and externally, providing guidance to the humane education team on school programs, and creating links with other programs such as summer camps. 

Some specific duties:

• Develops annual education plan.
• Prioritizes principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and reconciliation in keeping with BC SPCA policies, expectations, and overall strategies in this regard.
• Develops and disseminates B.C. curriculum-linked lessons and materials for teachers to use in classrooms.
• Develops, coordinates and/or delivers professional development materials and presentations for teachers at conferences, pre-service teaching classes, etc.
• Oversees and contributes content in the production teacher publications such as Meow! magazine, e-Teacher monthly newsletter, and other materials for educator audiences.
• Builds a case for support of humane education at school district level and participates in any related activities to influence decisions makers, such as developing connections with stakeholders, developing and distributing pedagogy-based materials to promote understanding of Humane Education and its connections to B.C. curriculum.
• Prepares and delivers training to Regional Humane Educators in school program content, protocols and strategies.
• Provides advice and guidance as required.
• Receives feedback and incorporates ideas into future annual education plans and strategies around school programs.
• Assists with troubleshooting with any areas of challenge in delivery.
• Pursues partnerships with compatible organizations to leverage opportunities to deliver humane education. Partnerships may include, but are not limited to post-secondary teaching programs, Live It Earth, community organizations, and educational organizations.
• Extends humane education support to Northern and remote/rural communities: includes building relationships with BC SPCA animal centre managers, educators, partnering organizations within the community, etc.
• Provides suggestions and ideas and where approved, may be required to lead and/or be part of implementation.
• Assists with the strategies and development of programs to take advantage of opportunities to advance the professionalism of humane education, as identified (for example, doing research and creating a proposal for development of a BC SPCA post-secondary humane education teaching credential for certified teachers).
• Helps to design and implement metrics for the evaluation of teacher-based education programs.
• Completes various administrative tasks, including but not limited to: report writing, record keeping, updating humane education section of the BC SPCA website, providing social media messaging, assisting with the dissemination of program materials and budget planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications you need to have:

• University degree in education; and minimum of 8 years’ related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the employer.  Related experience includes but is not limited to:
  • working with youth
  • working in the education sector
  • curriculum development; building lessons, activities and other resources
  • creating and executing proposals and strategies
  • influencing decision-makers to create meaningful change
  • providing advice and guidance to those doing direct service delivery
• Working knowledge of the B.C. curriculum and principles of social change, equity, diversity, inclusion and reconciliation
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral; comfortable giving presentations and public-speaking
• Creative, energetic, with good problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, meet priorities and to work within a demanding work schedule with minimal supervision
• Ability to work with internal and external parties from diverse backgrounds in a positive and respectful manner
• Must be willing to complete a criminal record check with vulnerable sector check
• Competent computer skills utilizing Microsoft 365, particularly Microsoft Teams; familiarity with Canva, Adobe Suite and/or web design are assets
• Assets include: experience working with children of diverse learning and behavioural needs; experience with animals; familiarity with creating digital content
• Philosophical alignment with the vision, mission, values, and strategic directions of the BC SPCA

How to apply:

If you are interested in joining our team and are legally entitled to work in Canada, we would like to hear from you. Click on apply now or use the link to apply https://spca.bc.ca/about-us/careers/

We thank you for your interest in the BC SPCA, however; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls, please. 

The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BN 11881 9036 RR0001