Job Title: Coding Education Curriculum Developer & Teacher Training Specialist (Canada Summer Jobs)
Organization: Hakili Community for Sustainable Development
Location: Remote (Gatineau/Ottawa Region)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Summer 2026)
Program: Canada Summer Jobs
About Us
Hakili Community for Sustainable Development is a nonprofit organization committed to expanding access to coding and AI ethics education for youth from underrepresented communities. This summer, we're building sustainable infrastructure to bring quality coding education to schools and community programs across Ontario and Quebec.
About the Role
The Curriculum Developer & Teacher Training Specialist will adapt Hakili's existing YesWeCode curriculum for classroom and school delivery, creating comprehensive teacher-facing materials and professional development resources. This role combines curriculum adaptation, instructional design, and educator training — building teacher capacity to deliver coding education to hundreds of students.
What You'll Do
Curriculum Adaptation & Enhancement (50%)
- Review and analyze existing YesWeCode curriculum content
- Adapt curriculum for classroom/school delivery format
- Align with provincial curriculum standards (Ontario, Quebec, etc.)
- Create differentiated materials for diverse learners
- Develop classroom management guidance for coding instruction
- Enhance lesson plans with detailed timing, materials lists, and learning objectives
- Create assessment tools and rubrics aligned with school reporting requirements
- Deepen AI ethics integration throughout all units
- Format curriculum for professional publication and sales
Teacher-Facing Materials Development (30%)
- Create comprehensive teacher implementation guide
- Develop professional development modules for teaching coding
- Write facilitation scripts and teaching tips for each lesson
- Create troubleshooting guides for common student challenges
- Design video tutorials for teachers showing how to teach each concept
- Build curated resource library and printable classroom materials
- Develop implementation roadmap and pacing guides for schools
- Create parent communication templates
Teacher Professional Development Workshops (15%)
- Design and facilitate 3-4 teacher professional development workshops
- Recruit 5-8 educators per session
- Present curriculum and model coding pedagogy best practices
- Gather feedback on usability, clarity, and classroom applicability
- Refine curriculum based on educator feedback
- Collect testimonials and secure commitments for fall pilots
Packaging & Sales Support (5%)
- Prepare curriculum for commercial packaging and sales
- Create curriculum overview document for schools/organizations
- Develop sample units for sales demonstrations
- Support sales team with educator-focused messaging
Who You Are
Required:
- Post-secondary student or recent graduate in education, curriculum studies, instructional design, computer science, or related field
- Age 15-30 (CSJ eligibility requirement)
- Strong knowledge of coding/programming (Python, Scratch, JavaScript, or web development)
- Understanding of K-12 education systems and classroom dynamics
- Excellent written communication and curriculum development skills
- Experience facilitating professional development or training for adults
- Comfortable presenting to groups of educators
- Passion for education, technology, and youth empowerment
Assets:
- Teaching experience (K-12, after-school programs, tutoring)
- Curriculum development or instructional design experience
- Familiarity with provincial curriculum standards (Ontario, Quebec)
- Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) or differentiated instruction
- Video creation/editing skills
- Knowledge of AI, machine learning, or AI ethics concepts
- Bilingual (English/French)
What You'll Gain
- Portfolio-quality curriculum design work (market-ready product)
- Experience in teacher professional development and adult learning
- Video production and multimedia content creation skills
- Direct facilitation experience with educators
- Understanding of educational product development and sales
- Networking with educators and school administrators
- Professional references from experienced education leaders
To Apply Please submit:
- Resume/CV highlighting relevant education and curriculum experience
- Cover letter explaining your approach to teacher professional development and why curriculum matters for equity
- Sample teaching/training plan (1-2 pages) — either a lesson plan you've created OR an outline for a teacher PD workshop
- Portfolio of relevant work
Send applications to: [email protected] Subject line: "CSJ2026 - Curriculum Developer"
Application Deadline: June 6, 2026
Apply early as spaces are limited.
Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote
