ATESL Ethnocultural Grant - Resource Developer

ATESL is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Resource Developer for the approved Alberta Ethnocultural Grant Program: Intercultural Connections, for resources “Developing Intercultural Competence through Narrative Métissage,” to create E-Learning modules, workshop and promotional materials, and to work with the Project Coordinator to meet the project goals in the assigned timeline.

Project Dates: May 2025 to May 2026

Project Description:

This Train-the-Trainer program equips English as an Additional Language (EAL) instructors with pedagogical skills and confidence through hands-on use of narrative métissage—an approach rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing that weaves diverse personal stories to foster connection, understanding, and learning. Instructors learn by doing, engaging in workshops, coaching, and storytelling exercises that enhance their intercultural competence, anti-racism practices, and understanding of decolonization. This project addresses a critical gap in the way equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI), Indigenization, and intercultural competence (IC) are approached in education.

By weaving lived experiences into language acquisition practices, instructors build teaching expertise while gaining tools to facilitate meaningful storytelling, honour diverse identities, and integrate Indigenous knowledge systems. The program supports instructors in enhancing their own Intercultural Competence (IC) and in embedding IC, anti-racism, and inclusion into their practice.

This project provides experiential learning opportunities, a comprehensive facilitator guide, and a mini-documentary documenting the process, ensuring instructors are fully supported. It fosters inclusive, relational, reflective environments that advance language learning, equity, and integration for newcomers and refugees to Canada.

Remuneration: The resource developer will be compensated at a rate of $65/hour for 220 hours over 12 months

Qualifications:

• ATESL member
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the field
• Experience with curriculum development, creating materials and resources for multilevel level learners
• Well versed in Intercultural competence and Narrative Métissage
• Experience in research and instructional design
• Extensive experience with resource development technology and digital tools to develop interactive e-learning modules
• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline
• Able to work remotely

Responsibilities:

The role of the resource developer will be to:

1. Report directly to the project coordinator
2. Collaborate with all Indigenous advisors, external consultants, and a technical reviewer
3. Research and detail the principles of current resources being used in the field, including
   e-learning, digital learning, and technology
4. Design, and conduct focus groups for ATESL members and ESL organizations in ATESL’s local centres

To Apply:

Email a CV & cover letter no later than Wednesday, April 30, 2025.