Academic Officer

Position Title: Academic Officer (12-Month Contract)

Employment Type: Full-time Contract | Non-Union

Salary range: $52,000.00 - $65,000.00

Reports To: Manager, Academic Services

Reason for Vacancy: Existing Vacancy

TVO Media Education Group ( TVO ) is a social impact organization devoted to inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities. We are an internationally recognized digital learning organization that strives to engage, inform and educate Ontarians of all ages.

We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to TVO. We have a diverse workforce and are committed to building a culture within the workplace that brings out the best in everyone. As part of our strategic vision, we have adopted five core values; we embrace change, we value bold thinking, we thrive with diverse voices, we are better together, and we honour our commitments.

These values anchor how we work and lay the foundation for a workplace that celebrates differences, encourages self-expression and empowers learning, which we know is a key component to our success.

TVO is an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Education. Through our brands, TVO Kids, TVO Today, TVO ILC and TVO Learn, we provide multi-platform educational programming; ground-breaking original documentaries; in-depth public affairs content; the largest online secondary school in Ontario; and award-winning digital-learning resources that support Ontario’s curriculum.

TVO is a registered charity funded primarily by the Province of Ontario and supported by thousands of sponsors and donors.

This is a truly exciting time to be at TVO!

Are you an Ontario Certified Teacher who is driven to provide the best online learning student experience? Are you a collaborative professional who enjoys working cross-functionally throughout the organization to support student success? If so, we encourage you to apply today!

TVO ILC is looking to grow our team of passionate and highly knowledgeable Academic Officers. The successful candidates will provide academic support to student inquiries pertaining to online course content and course completion with subject matter expertise.

TVO ILC is in search of an Academic Officer specializing in English, Social Sciences, Business and/or Accounting.

• Assist students with academic queries and course content clarifications in a timely manner
• Liaise effectively with Academic Manager and Guidance Counsellors to optimize student support and success
• Provide support to the Administrative Unit on any issues related to the academic content of ILC courses and course selection
• Assess and evaluate ILC course student submission in the teacher’s area of specialization, following Growing Success guidelines
• Stay current on Ministry of Education updates and initiatives
• Adhere to the Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession
• Liaise with ILC Teacher Markers in specific subject areas
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Must be an OCT certified teacher and member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers with Intermediate/Senior qualifications in English, Social Sciences, Business and/or Accounting.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, policies and guidelines, and legal and ethical issues related to teaching.
• Comfortable working with technology including Learning Management Systems (Brightspace), Student Records Systems and using various software applications, MS Teams, Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Solutions driven individual with excellent judgement and problem-solving abilities
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with a demonstrated sensitivity towards a diverse group of learners
• Excellent people skills with a proven ability to work in a team environment
• Must have knowledge of all relevant Ministry of Education policies and documents, relevant to secondary school panel, with solid understanding of course selection, course sequencing pursuant to student educational pathways and educational options relating to distance learning
• Experience developing, and…