Advisory Board / Conseil Consultatif
Kids Code Jeunesse, Canada
Job Description
Kids Code Jeunesse (KCJ) is a Canadian charity determined to make sure every child is educated with the skills to thrive, the knowledge to make informed decisions, and the tools they need to use technology to make the world a better place. We work hard to develop and deliver the best computational thinking and coding education, dans les deux langues officielles, in Canada. And our efforts are making an impact.
TITLE: Advisory Board Member
DESCRIPTION : The Kids Code Jeunesse (KCJ) Advisory Board is established to help strengthen KCJ by providing expertise in Education and Industry. We look for advisors who are committed and passionate about children’s education in Canada.
Members are not legal representatives of KCJ, but are recognized for their advisory role, including on the KCJ website, social media and conferences/events. In turn, as an advisor, you can include your advisory role on your LinkedIn profile, C.V., website, and at public conferences/events.
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Kids Code Jeunesse (KCJ) est un organisme de bienfaisance canadien déterminé à faire en sorte que chaque enfant développe les compétences nécessaires pour s'épanouir et possède les connaissances permettant de prendre des décisions éclairées et les outils dont il a besoin pour rendre le monde meilleur en utilisant la technologie. Nous travaillons d'arrache-pied pour élaborer et offrir la meilleure formation possible en matière de pensée et de programmation informatiques, dans les deux langues officielles, au Canada. Nos efforts ont un impact.
APPELLATION DU POSTE: MEMBRE DU CONSEIL CONSULTATIF
DESCRIPTION DU POSTE :
Le Conseil Consultatif de Kids Code Jeunesse (KCJ) a été créé pour aider à renforcer KCJ en fournissant une expertise dans les domaines de l'éducation et de l'industrie. Nous recherchons des conseillers qui sont engagés et passionnés par l'éducation des enfants au Canada.
Les membres ne sont pas des représentants légaux du KCJ, mais sont reconnus pour leur rôle consultatif, notamment sur le site web du KCJ, les médias sociaux et les conférences/événements. En tant que conseiller, vous pouvez faire figurer votre rôle de conseiller sur votre profil LinkedIn, votre CV, votre site web et lors de conférences/événements publics.
Notre conseil consultatif est composé de représentants des secteurs de l'éducation, de l'industrie et de la jeunesse.
Requirements
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
As an Education advisor, we look to you to:
- Help keep KCJ involved in current research and data-gathering practices
- Inform KCJ on advances in the education technology
- Inform KCJ of upcoming Education conferences
- Inform and connect KCJ with potential granting opportunities
As an Industry advisor, we look to you to:
- Provide advice in your area of expertise
- Include KCJ’s mission in discussions with the government and other industry leaders
- Inform KCJ of upcoming Industry conferences with an emphasis on A.I., Gaming, U.N’s Sustainable Development Goals, and future workforce
- Inform and connect KCJ with potential sponsorship opportunities
As a Youth advisor, we look to you to:
- Inform KCJ of digital skills learning in your education
- Inform KCJ of new digital trends (ie: use of popular apps)
- Provide feedback on pilot in-classroom workshops
Time Commitment
- 1-2 hours of phone or in-person meeting per year
- You will be invited to attend our Annual General Meeting
- You will be invited to our Annual Advisory meeting
- You are welcome to get as actively involved as your schedule allows
TYPE: PART-TIME
LOCATION: Remote
Together, we will help the next generation set the course for a better future.
We are committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, we promote employment equity and encourage candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour), a woman, or a person with a disability. We are also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to an opportunity, you should advise us in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
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VOS TACHES:
En tant que conseiller en éducation, nous comptons sur vous :
- aider KCJ à rester impliqué dans les pratiques actuelles de recherche et de collecte de données
- informer KCJ sur les progrès de la technologie de l'éducation
- informer KCJ des prochaines conférences sur l'éducation
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