Associate Manager, Educator

**Authentic Representation**Visions of Science prioritizes facilitating power, platform, and agency to individuals who represent the ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences of the children and youth in the communities that we partner with in all areas of the organization and our work. We strongly encourage individuals from equity-deserving groups who are historically underrepresented in STEM to apply. To learn more about the perks of working at Visions of Science team, click here.
**Position Details**:

- ** Contract Type/Term**: Full-time, Indefinite
- ** Start Date**: November 2025
- ** Hours of Work/Schedule**: 35 hours/week
- ** Available Positions**: 1
- ** Job Location(s)**: Toronto-based. Hybrid model with occasional in-office work (71 Regent Park Boulevard) and remote work as applicable.
- ** Vacancy Type**: New
- ** Salary**: The starting salary for this position is **set at $60,000 per year**, with opportunities for growth based on performance and organizational advancement.
- **Reports To**: Director, Education

**Comprehensive Benefits Package for this Role Includes**:

- 23 paid days off in your first year, including 13 vacation days (exceeds ESA minimums) and 10 scheduled paid office closure days (winter holidays and select long weekends)
- Flexible work options, including a hybrid model — program staff are expected to be in person for key program delivery and development days, with flexibility to work remotely on non-program days
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Flexible savings options, with employer-matching contributions to your choice of GRRSP, TFSA, or FHSA after 1 year of employment
- Flexible Fridays year-round
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offered through Support & Growth

**Key Responsibilities**Program Leadership & Delivery**
- Coordinate and deliver high-quality professional development workshops, classroom co-facilitation sessions, and educator learning events aligned with the Ontario Science & Technology curriculum (2022 revision) and de-streamed science courses.
- Oversee caregiver engagement programming, including family events, workshops, and STEM-at-Home kits, to strengthen families’ confidence supporting STEM learning.
- Ensure both educator and caregiver programming reflect culturally responsive, inquiry-based, and equity-informed practices.
- Manage day-to-day logistics, scheduling, participant communication, and resource distribution.

**Team Support & Supervision**
- Supervise and coach specialists, coordinators, and facilitators supporting educator and caregiver programs.
- Coordinate workflow, delegate tasks, and ensure timely delivery of milestones across projects.
- Support staff development through ongoing feedback and professional learning opportunities.

**Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement**
- Maintain relationships with school boards, educators, and community partners to support workshop delivery and school collaboration.
- Support preparation of funder reports by maintaining accurate data, tracking outcomes, and ensuring timely submission of required information.
- Represent VOS at education events and community forums to build visibility and partnership opportunities.

**Data, Evaluation & Reporting**
- Collect and analyze educator and caregiver feedback to measure impact and inform improvements.
- Track key performance indicators (educator confidence, student impact, family confidence in STEM).
- Support grant reporting and knowledge-sharing with internal and external stakeholders.

**Budget & Operations**
- Manage project budgets and track expenses.
- Ensure cost-effective delivery of workshops, events, and resources.
- Support procurement and inventory management for educator and caregiver kits.

**What We’re Looking For**:_ Education & Training_
- Post-secondary education in education, STEM, adult learning, or community engagement, or equivalent experience.
- Ongoing commitment to professional development.
- Required Experience & Expertise_
- 3-5 years of experience in education, professional development, or community program coordination.
- Experience facilitating educator training and family learning programs in diverse settings.
- Knowledge of Ontario’s education system, curriculum policy, and equity frameworks.
- Experience managing projects or supervising small teams considered an asset.
- Key Competencies & Skills_
- Program Design & Facilitation - Ability to plan and deliver engaging, equity-informed learning experiences for educators and caregivers.
- People Leadership - Emerging leader with skills in delegation, coaching, and team accountability.
- Relationship Building - Skilled in developing collaborative partnerships with schools and community stakeholders.
- Data & Reporting - Comfort with tracking program metrics and producing impact summaries.
- Equity & Inclusion - Deep commitment to equity in STEM education and culturally responsive practice.
- Digital Fluency - Proficient with Google Workspace and project management to