Curriculum Consultant, Mathematics

Role Responsibilities

Shape the Future of K–12 Education in Alberta!

Are you passionate about curriculum development and educational excellence? Join Alberta Education as a Curriculum Consultant, Mathematics, where you’ll lead complex curriculum projects and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to shape high-quality K–12 learning experiences.

About the Role
Reporting to the Director, you’ll support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of curriculum aligned with The Guiding Framework. You’ll work closely with educators, communities, and partners to ensure curriculum reflects diverse perspectives and meets the evolving needs of Alberta students.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development and implementation for K–12 mathematics.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to inform and promote curriculum.
• Provide research-informed advice and respond to public inquiries.
• Represent the department on provincial and national committees.
• Manage projects, contracts, and team operations as assigned.
• Contribute to professional learning and support materials.
• Ensure curriculum continuity across grades and transitions to post-secondary/workforce.

What You Bring

Expertise in curriculum design and implementation.
Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to synthesize research and provide strategic recommendations.
Leadership, diplomacy, and project management capabilities.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on Alberta’s education system. Join a team committed to innovation, inclusion, and excellence.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:

• Agility - Changing timelines and priorities require a strong ability to work with agility. Modeling positivity and optimism is critical to keep teams motivated and engaged. Opportunities to challenge the system will encourage teams to apply creativity within work guidelines.
• Develop Network - Ability to consider and apply stakeholder feedback. Knowing how to access appropriate staff to problem-solve and consider other perspectives. Being able to anticipate stakeholder values and expectations.
• Build Collaborative Environments - Frequent communication with various internal and external stakeholders. Actively listen and apply information to refine products.
• Drive for Results - Attention to tight timelines as well as the development of content in alignment with provincial and national jurisdictions. This position requires ability to revise and assess readiness of the work.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Education or a related field plus five years related experience or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Bachelor's Degree in a related field plus seven years of related experience.

Role Requirements

• Deep knowledge of curriculum development models and mathematics education, including theory, history, and current research.
• Familiarity with the theory, principles, and practices in mathematics to ensure high-quality, research-informed curriculum development.
• Understanding of Alberta’s education policies, accountability systems, and curriculum frameworks (e.g., Education Act, Guide to Education, The Guiding Framework, FOIP).
• Ability to navigate department policies and collaborate across school authorities.

Assets

• High school mathematics teaching experience.
• Fluency in both French and English.
• Knowledge of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures.
• Familiarity with 21st century learning principles.
• Strong research, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective project management and organizational abilities.
• Proven initiative, agility, and problem-solving skills.
• Teaching certificate with extensive mathematics teaching and leadership experience.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This competition is for a permanent position based in Edmonton, offering a work schedule of Monday to Friday, totaling 36.25 hours per week.

Working location is 8th floor, 44 Capital Boulevard, 10044-108 St. NW, Edmonton.

A cover letter is required with your application and may be used to assess your communication abilities as part of the screening process.

In your cover letter, please provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how your qualifications meet the advertised requirements for this position and the behavioral competencies (Agility, Build Collaborative Environments, Develop Networks, Systems Thinking) required for the role.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example: January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

The final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo an academic check, references, provide a suitable security screening and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.