Educational Intervention Specialist – Ignite Academy

Educational Intervention Specialist – Ignite Academy

Reports to : Program Director, Ignite Academy

Department : Opportunities United, Community Initiative

Number of Positions : 2 (1x Leamington) (1x Floater)

Type : Fixed-Term Contract, Part-Time

Wage : $25 / hour

United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent has made a promise to the community – to change the odds for children and their families so they have equal opportunities for success in school and life. We have adopted the community problem-solving approach called ‘collective impact’ and have committed to working alongside community partners to realize the vision of improving population-level outcomes for children and youth from cradle to career.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Ignite Academy, Community Coordinator, the Educational Intervention Specialist is responsible for the facilitation of educational programming for the Ignite Academy program. The Educational Intervention Specialist will provide feedback and support the development of the structured curriculum. Ignite Academy is an out of school time program that aims to improve educational outcomes for children from economically disadvantaged neighbourhoods. The program is in 6 schools in our region and supports students in grades 2-7.

The Educational Intervention Specialist should be results-driven, using evidence-based best practices to that will improve educational outcomes for children participating in the program, particularly supporting growth in their core literacy and mathematics skills. This position should have strong facilitation, classroom management skills, and knowledge of the Ontario Curriculum. This role will also work alongside the Ignite Academy Community Coordinator to track appropriate programs and participant data to evaluate the effectiveness of the program.

In your role as Educational Intervention Specialist – Ignite Academy, you will be joining a team of professionals dedicated to realizing a prosperous community where all children can achieve their dreams and reach their potential. We offer a flexible, friendly, and supportive work environment and embrace a lifelong learning mentality, with tailored professional development opportunities for our staff. We are committed to staff equity and inclusion and to providing a workplace where all our staff can thrive and feel they belong.

FUNCTIONS

• 20% : Program Administration & Reporting

DUTIES & CORE COMPETENCIES :

Core Competencies –

Duties –

You are someone who thrives in using their knowledge and skillset to do the following :

Technical Skills –

In addition to the above, you are proficient in the use of the following technology :

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

CONTRACT

BENEFITS

APPLICATION PROCESS & ACCOMMODATIONS

If you have the above-mentioned qualifications, please submit your resume and cover letter by 6PM, October 31, 2025 , to careers@weareunited.com . We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

United Way recognizes that a diverse team strengthens our impact. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ candidates, and those with lived experiences relevant to our mission.

If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at careers@weareunited.com to ensure an inclusive recruitment experience.

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