PROJECT READ LITERACY NETWORK
Short term, hourly paid Contract Positions
PROGRAM FACILITATOR:
GET SET LEARN Family Literacy Program
Project READ Literacy Network is seeking energetic, compassionate and creative individuals to facilitate its Get Set Learn Family Literacy Program. This contract position is 12 hours per week for 14 weeks. Two positions are available. The Family Literacy Program Facilitator reports to the Family Literacy Manager.
Get Set Learn is an interactive family literacy program focused on lower income/lower literate parents and their preschool children (birth to six). GSL seeks to develop parents’ skills and confidence to foster early literacy and math skills in their children. The program helps both parents and children prepare for and become successful in school and education.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Prepare all aspects of the program including contact with and support of participants, lesson and activity planning, group facilitation and materials preparation
Respond to the facilitation needs and unique group dynamics of each class to meet learning outcomes
Liaise with location staff to ensure positive relationships and smooth program delivery
Work with the Manager to help promote the program in the community
Work in cooperation with all Project READ staff and/or volunteers as needed to accomplish tasks
Attend professional development opportunities as requested/suggested by Manager and/or Project READ Executive Director
Qualifications
Min. of 2 years’ experience in adult literacy/ ESL instruction/adult education
Experience working with marginalized families
Experience facilitating large and small groups and various ages
Experience in family literacy or parent/child program facilitation is preferred
Knowledge of assessment and evaluation of student progress and program evaluation an asset
Knowledge of early literacy and/or child development
Excellent communications skills - written and oral
Creativity, enthusiasm, empathy and collaboration
Avid reader and life-long learner willing to research new resources & approaches
Post-secondary education/training or equivalent practical experience required
Family Literacy Practitioner Certificate an asset
Good interpersonal skills and knowledge of conflict resolution
Ability and confidence to complete tasks independently and demonstrate initiative
Comfortable with multi-tasking and setting priorities to complete job tasks
Good computer skills - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Google Drive, Email and Internet
Access to reliable transportation is absolutely necessary to travel to the program location
Acceptable Vulnerable Sector Records check
Please submit your cover letter and resume (one document) to joanne@projectread.ca. Applications must be received by Friday, February 12, 2016 at midnight. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Short term, hourly paid Contract Positions
PROGRAM FACILITATOR:
GET SET LEARN Family Literacy Program
Project READ Literacy Network is seeking energetic, compassionate and creative individuals to facilitate its Get Set Learn Family Literacy Program. This contract position is 12 hours per week for 14 weeks. Two positions are available. The Family Literacy Program Facilitator reports to the Family Literacy Manager.
Get Set Learn is an interactive family literacy program focused on lower income/lower literate parents and their preschool children (birth to six). GSL seeks to develop parents’ skills and confidence to foster early literacy and math skills in their children. The program helps both parents and children prepare for and become successful in school and education.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Prepare all aspects of the program including contact with and support of participants, lesson and activity planning, group facilitation and materials preparation
Respond to the facilitation needs and unique group dynamics of each class to meet learning outcomes
Liaise with location staff to ensure positive relationships and smooth program delivery
Work with the Manager to help promote the program in the community
Work in cooperation with all Project READ staff and/or volunteers as needed to accomplish tasks
Attend professional development opportunities as requested/suggested by Manager and/or Project READ Executive Director
Qualifications
Min. of 2 years’ experience in adult literacy/ ESL instruction/adult education
Experience working with marginalized families
Experience facilitating large and small groups and various ages
Experience in family literacy or parent/child program facilitation is preferred
Knowledge of assessment and evaluation of student progress and program evaluation an asset
Knowledge of early literacy and/or child development
Excellent communications skills - written and oral
Creativity, enthusiasm, empathy and collaboration
Avid reader and life-long learner willing to research new resources & approaches
Post-secondary education/training or equivalent practical experience required
Family Literacy Practitioner Certificate an asset
Good interpersonal skills and knowledge of conflict resolution
Ability and confidence to complete tasks independently and demonstrate initiative
Comfortable with multi-tasking and setting priorities to complete job tasks
Good computer skills - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Google Drive, Email and Internet
Access to reliable transportation is absolutely necessary to travel to the program location
Acceptable Vulnerable Sector Records check
Please submit your cover letter and resume (one document) to joanne@projectread.ca. Applications must be received by Friday, February 12, 2016 at midnight. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
