Education Specialist
Job Description
For nearly 30 years, Atlantic Education International (AEI) has been connecting New Brunswick to the world through education. Working with students, schools, educators, governments, and partners across the globe, AEI creates opportunities that change lives and build lasting international connections.
What makes AEI a remarkable place to work is its people. AEI is committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and connected to meaningful work. Great work happens when people feel respected, encouraged to grow, and part of something bigger than themselves. If you are passionate about education, quality, and supporting schools to achieve excellence, this could be the role for you.
About the Role
AEI is seeking an experienced and collaborative Education Specialist to join its Offshore Schools Program (OSP).
Reporting to the Director, OSP, the Education Specialist provides pedagogical expertise and educational leadership to support the quality implementation of the New Brunswick curriculum across partner schools around the world. The role focuses on curriculum quality, instructional practice, accreditation, and continuous improvement, while building strong and trusted relationships with school leaders and educators globally.
The Education Specialist plays a central role in ensuring that partner schools meet New Brunswick educational standards and deliver a high-quality learning experience for every student they serve. This is a hybrid position based in Fredericton, NB, with regular international travel required.
Responsibilities
- Provide educational expertise and hands-on support to partner schools implementing the New Brunswick curriculum
- Support curriculum mapping, course planning, and educational quality initiatives across a diverse international school network
- Review teacher qualifications and professional development plans to ensure alignment with program standards
- Monitor and assess instructional practices and educational outcomes within partner schools
- Participate in school inspections and accreditation reviews, conducting classroom observations and evaluating alignment with New Brunswick educational standards
- Prepare inspection reports, formal recommendations, and accreditation documentation
- Facilitate debrief sessions with school leaders and AEI leadership following inspections and reviews
- Provide expert guidance regarding curriculum implementation, assessment practices, instructional strategies, and school improvement planning
- Support schools in addressing recommendations and implementing sustainable continuous improvement measures
- Contribute to the development of educational resources, quality standards, and quality assurance processes
- Build and maintain positive, productive relationships with school leaders, teachers, and educational partners across multiple countries and cultures
- Support organizational initiatives and strategic priorities as directed
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor of Education required; a Master of Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or other relevant graduate-level qualification is considered a strong asset
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience within the New Brunswick K–12 education system
- Experience as a teacher, instructional leader, vice-principal, principal, district leader, curriculum lead, or equivalent educational leadership role; experience as a school administrator is considered an asset
- Demonstrated experience supporting curriculum implementation, assessment practices, instructional improvement, and educational quality assurance
- Experience conducting school reviews, accreditation activities, inspections, evaluations, or quality assurance processes is considered an asset
- Experience working with international education programs, diverse educational settings, or cross-cultural environments is considered an asset
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
Skills & Abilities
- Exceptional interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills
- Strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment, pedagogy, instructional leadership, and educational quality standards
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and coaching to teachers, administrators, and school leadership teams
- Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Evidence of integrity, sound judgment, professionalism, diplomacy, and the ability to navigate complex ethical decisions
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Resourcefulness, cultural awareness, and cross-cultural empathy; ability to work effectively with diverse partners and stakeholders
- Excellent written and spoken English language skills; additional language capabilities are considered an asset
- Ability to travel internationally and work flexible hours to accommodate partner needs across multiple time zones
- Valid passport and ability to meet all international travel requirements, including a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
Work Environment
- Location: Hybrid — Fredericton, NB
- Team: Offshore Schools Program
- Hours: Standard business hours with flexibility required to accommodate international partners, travel schedules, and operational requirements
- Travel: Regular international travel is a core
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About Atlantic Education International
Atlantic Education International (AEI) is a Canadian education organization based in New Brunswick with nearly 30 years of experience connecting students, schools, and educators around the world. The company specializes in delivering New Brunswick curriculum and educational standards to partner schools internationally through its Offshore Schools Program, supporting curriculum quality, instructional excellence, and accreditation. AEI works with students, governments, and global partners to create transformative educational opportunities that foster lasting connections between New Brunswick and the broader international community.
