ADVERT ID 98494 *
CS3 Project Coordinator
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Camara Education Ireland
FAO:HR
Address: Chapelizod Industrial Estate, Dublin 20
Address: Chapelizod Industrial Estate, Dublin 20
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Other Education
Date Posted:
Wed Feb 28 2018 11:44:08
Application Closing Date:
Mon Mar 19 2018
Commencement Date:
Mon Apr 2 2018
Status of Post:
Other
Number of Vacancies:
1
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POST DETAILS
Title:
CS3 Project Coordinator
Description:
About Camara Education Ireland
Camara Education Ireland is a vibrant, award-winning social enterprise that aims to reform the education system and empower educators in less advantaged and under resourced communities to provide world class education to all. As an education non-profit, we have worked with over 600 youth organisations, schools and community organisations to help them to integrate technology as a tool for digital learning. Our customised solutions have helped over 2,000 educators to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to use digital tools to enhance their practice. Educators are equipped to inspire learners to master 21st century skills such as creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication. We do this by delivering two programmes of work: the TechSpace Programme and the Schools & Community Programme. Camara Education Ireland is the rapidly expanding, Irish education hub of the international development organisation Camara Education.
Project Overview
CS3 @ Foróige TechSpace is a creative computer science (CS) education programme for young people. It is a partnership between Foróige and Camara Education Ireland, powered by Google.org
The CS3 Programme Coordinator at Foróige TechSpace will be part of the Education & Training unit of Camara Education Ireland, and responsible for delivering a Computer Science education programme.
Our Values
Camara has four values that we demonstrate every day through our behaviour and that are the essence of Camara. When you represent Camara you will be expected to demonstrate these values:
● Committed: We deliver results
● Caring: We care for our people and those we serve
● Creative: We innovate to solve problems
● Collaborative: We achieve more by working together
Project Title:
CS3 @ Foróige TechSpace
Application Process
Please include a Cover Letter with your CV outlining relevant experience for this role and why you wish to work with Camara Education Ireland and the TechSpace Programme. Please email HR@camara.org.
Closing date for applications is 5pm, 12th March 2018.
Interviews are expected to take place the third week of March 2018.
The Role: CS3 Programme Coordinator
The successful candidate will join the dedicated TechSpace Programme team within Camara Education Ireland and work alongside a network of national youth organisations and schools to deliver the unique creative education programme.
The successful candidate will work for Camara Education Ireland within the TechSpace team. The candidate will be part of a team delivering the CS3 @ Foróige TechSpace project. The candidate will be responsible for a two year project to bring Computer Science (CS) education training, activities, support, events, and professional qualifications to 348 youth workers and 3,000 young people across the entire youth sector in Ireland by 2019. The project partnership team will consist of five staff; including the CS3 Project Officer in Camara and three regional CS3 Cluster Coordinators in Foróige.
This project is an expansion of the existing TechSpace programme and will provide computer science training and support to staff and volunteers in Foróige, Ireland’s leading national youth organisation. The CS3 Project Officer will be responsible for the delivery of computer science training and support to staff and volunteers throughout Ireland over a 2 year period.
The project is funded by Google.org
Key responsibilities:
● Programme Development: Managing the CS3 Project Officer, foster new and existing relationships with key Foróige staff, volunteers and other stakeholders involved in the development and delivery of the programme.
● Programme Support: Supporting a national network of youth workers, volunteers and Foróige TechSpace Cluster Coordinators to deliver CS3 at Foróige TechSpace Programme with young people.
● Programme and Training Delivery: Develop TechSpace CS3 training for delivery to youth workers and teachers. This will include the development of new training courses, resources and materials and the planning and logistics of training courses in line with organisational processes and standards.
● Programme Marketing, Communications & Events: lead internal and external project communications including the planning and coordination of opportunities. Coordinate CS3 at Foróige TechSpace at all relevant showcase events and the annual Creative Tech Festival for young people.
● Project Management: planning, managing, reporting and executing against a set of defined project deliverables, managing budget including monitoring and evaluation.
● Other duties deemed necessary to the role.
Requirements
Skills / Knowledge / Experience:
● Bachelor’s degree with ‘train the trainer’ and facilitation experience - AND/OR - 3 years+ relevant experience delivering ‘train the trainer’ computer science education in youth settings.
● Experience facilitating young people in an after-school youth setting and/or in a voluntary or professional capacity.
● Experience delivering constructivist and inquiry based learning models.
● Strong technical skills across hardware and CS education software.
● Proven track record of managing a team producing and implementing projects with strong attention to detail.
● Ability to travel regularly within Ireland, with own car and a full licence.
● Strong communication skills to grow the TechSpace network of sites, educator community of practice and stakeholders.
● Creative thinker and problem solver with the ability to be resourceful, think quickly, work flexibly and to adapt to changing situations..
● Motivated self-starter to take ownership of and drive the project to meet operational targets.
● Foster strong relationships with internal and external partners as well as excellent organisational, time management and interpersonal skills.
● Articulate, persuasive, passionate and can be the ‘voice of the educator’ across the organisation and to our partners.
Desirable
● Prior experience of the TechSpace Programme.
● Knowledge/interest in creative digital media and STEM education.
● Knowledge of international creative technology education projects, resources and ideas to support educators working with young people in a youth setting
● Interest in developing new skills in emerging technologies for education.
● Experience managing teams of non-direct reports / dotted line reports.
Camara Education Ireland is a vibrant, award-winning social enterprise that aims to reform the education system and empower educators in less advantaged and under resourced communities to provide world class education to all. As an education non-profit, we have worked with over 600 youth organisations, schools and community organisations to help them to integrate technology as a tool for digital learning. Our customised solutions have helped over 2,000 educators to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to use digital tools to enhance their practice. Educators are equipped to inspire learners to master 21st century skills such as creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication. We do this by delivering two programmes of work: the TechSpace Programme and the Schools & Community Programme. Camara Education Ireland is the rapidly expanding, Irish education hub of the international development organisation Camara Education.
Project Overview
CS3 @ Foróige TechSpace is a creative computer science (CS) education programme for young people. It is a partnership between Foróige and Camara Education Ireland, powered by Google.org
The CS3 Programme Coordinator at Foróige TechSpace will be part of the Education & Training unit of Camara Education Ireland, and responsible for delivering a Computer Science education programme.
Our Values
Camara has four values that we demonstrate every day through our behaviour and that are the essence of Camara. When you represent Camara you will be expected to demonstrate these values:
● Committed: We deliver results
● Caring: We care for our people and those we serve
● Creative: We innovate to solve problems
● Collaborative: We achieve more by working together
Project Title:
CS3 @ Foróige TechSpace
Application Process
Please include a Cover Letter with your CV outlining relevant experience for this role and why you wish to work with Camara Education Ireland and the TechSpace Programme. Please email HR@camara.org.
Closing date for applications is 5pm, 12th March 2018.
Interviews are expected to take place the third week of March 2018.
The Role: CS3 Programme Coordinator
The successful candidate will join the dedicated TechSpace Programme team within Camara Education Ireland and work alongside a network of national youth organisations and schools to deliver the unique creative education programme.
The successful candidate will work for Camara Education Ireland within the TechSpace team. The candidate will be part of a team delivering the CS3 @ Foróige TechSpace project. The candidate will be responsible for a two year project to bring Computer Science (CS) education training, activities, support, events, and professional qualifications to 348 youth workers and 3,000 young people across the entire youth sector in Ireland by 2019. The project partnership team will consist of five staff; including the CS3 Project Officer in Camara and three regional CS3 Cluster Coordinators in Foróige.
This project is an expansion of the existing TechSpace programme and will provide computer science training and support to staff and volunteers in Foróige, Ireland’s leading national youth organisation. The CS3 Project Officer will be responsible for the delivery of computer science training and support to staff and volunteers throughout Ireland over a 2 year period.
The project is funded by Google.org
Key responsibilities:
● Programme Development: Managing the CS3 Project Officer, foster new and existing relationships with key Foróige staff, volunteers and other stakeholders involved in the development and delivery of the programme.
● Programme Support: Supporting a national network of youth workers, volunteers and Foróige TechSpace Cluster Coordinators to deliver CS3 at Foróige TechSpace Programme with young people.
● Programme and Training Delivery: Develop TechSpace CS3 training for delivery to youth workers and teachers. This will include the development of new training courses, resources and materials and the planning and logistics of training courses in line with organisational processes and standards.
● Programme Marketing, Communications & Events: lead internal and external project communications including the planning and coordination of opportunities. Coordinate CS3 at Foróige TechSpace at all relevant showcase events and the annual Creative Tech Festival for young people.
● Project Management: planning, managing, reporting and executing against a set of defined project deliverables, managing budget including monitoring and evaluation.
● Other duties deemed necessary to the role.
Requirements
Skills / Knowledge / Experience:
● Bachelor’s degree with ‘train the trainer’ and facilitation experience - AND/OR - 3 years+ relevant experience delivering ‘train the trainer’ computer science education in youth settings.
● Experience facilitating young people in an after-school youth setting and/or in a voluntary or professional capacity.
● Experience delivering constructivist and inquiry based learning models.
● Strong technical skills across hardware and CS education software.
● Proven track record of managing a team producing and implementing projects with strong attention to detail.
● Ability to travel regularly within Ireland, with own car and a full licence.
● Strong communication skills to grow the TechSpace network of sites, educator community of practice and stakeholders.
● Creative thinker and problem solver with the ability to be resourceful, think quickly, work flexibly and to adapt to changing situations..
● Motivated self-starter to take ownership of and drive the project to meet operational targets.
● Foster strong relationships with internal and external partners as well as excellent organisational, time management and interpersonal skills.
● Articulate, persuasive, passionate and can be the ‘voice of the educator’ across the organisation and to our partners.
Desirable
● Prior experience of the TechSpace Programme.
● Knowledge/interest in creative digital media and STEM education.
● Knowledge of international creative technology education projects, resources and ideas to support educators working with young people in a youth setting
● Interest in developing new skills in emerging technologies for education.
● Experience managing teams of non-direct reports / dotted line reports.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
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