Continuing Education - Skills Upgrading Program Literacy Basic Skills (LBS) Instructor

Upper Grand District School BoardGuelph, ON, Canada

Il y a 6 jours

Salaire

33.48 CAD par heure

Description de poste

Continuing Education

Skills Upgrading Program Literacy Basic Skills (LBS) Instructor

LOCATIONS : Wellington Centre for Continuing Education

DATES & HOURS : December 3, 2024 - 14 hours / week

RATE of PAY : $30.80 / hour - $33.48 / hour - determined by the qualifications of the successful applicant

REQUIREMENTS :

OSSD with Post-Secondary Education
Previous experience working in adult education an asset
Teacher qualifications are considered an asset
Adult literacy tutor training certificate is an asset

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES :

Facilitation skills and experience in training youth and adult learners.

Efficient in classroom management using a technologically rich and varied skillset learning environment.

Skilled in facilitating safe, enriching discussions with adult learners in an individual learner approach in varied settings using multiple resources, learning plans and curriculum as well as online and remote learning including knowledge of and proficiency using various platforms such as Google Meets and Classroom.

Excellent English written and oral communication skills; numeracy and digital skills; critical thinking and problem solving.

Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English and math for assessment and instruction of secondary level material including paragraph writing, grammar, punctuation and various writing skills as well as proficiency in mathematics skills from fractions to beginning algebra.

Ability to be flexible and respond to changing demands to schedule time, prioritize and complete various electronic and paper-based documents such as intake and exit forms,assessments, learning plans and weekly reports.

Ability to work independently and as a team member.

PREFERENCES :

Experience working with students in a continuous intake classroom setting where a wide range of literacy and essential skills are present, and goal paths are varied.

Experience developing learning plans to accommodate various learning styles.

Experience working with adults with various barriers to education or employment, as well as some knowledge of local social and community programming.

Experience and competence with Google Suites and Brightspace (D2L).

Experience resourcing adult literacy material for use in the classroom or individual settings.

Post-secondary education with a focus on adult education, training, or literacy.

HOW TO APPLY :

Expressions of interest, including a covering letter, resume, OCT certification, employee # (if employed by Upper Grand DSB) and three references must be submitted by 4 : 00 p.m. on November 26, 2024 to the attention of :

Mo Mitchell

Administrative Officer - Teaching, The Upper Grand DSB

By email : [email protected]

By hard copy : 500 Victoria Rd N, Guelph, ON N1E 6K2

Accommodations are available during all phases of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance to the Manager of Wellness and Employee Health.

Successful external candidates will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check (CRC),including a Vulnerable Sector Screening, prior to the commencement of employment. Please note that the CRC must be dated within 6 months of the date of acceptance of employment.

While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Upper Grand District School Board, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For information on the UGDSB, please visit the website at : www.ugdsb.on.ca.

UGDSB Equity Statement

The Upper Grand District School Board is situated on the ancestral, treaty and title lands of two Anishinaabek Ojibwe Nations : the Michi Saagig of the Credit and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. This land also includes a specified tract of land granted to the Six Nations of the Grand River. These Nations hold legal and specific rights in their respective territories. This area has been and continues to be home for Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous peoples.

The UGDSB is committed to disrupting systemic racism and oppression in all of its forms. We are committed to building a diverse staff that is reflective of and adds value to the community and students we serve. We actively encourage applications from members of groups who have historically and / or currently experience marginalization and / or barriers to equity, including, but not limited to :

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples

Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions

Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and / or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin

Persons with visible and / or invisible disabilities

We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact our Wellness and Employee Health department at [email protected].

At UGDSB, we recognize that many of the identities listed above do not exist in a single form and are often intersecting with multiple identities, which can be complex and create unique experiences for applicants. We value the contributions that each person brings, and are committed to creating and maintaining an environment where everyone can participate fully, thrive, and reach their full potential.