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The Workplace Literacy Instructor (WLI) will be responsible for designing and delivering classes on workplace culture and vocabulary during the length of the Mentorship Programs eight-week classroom portion. The WLI will be responsible for teaching workplace literacy classes for 2.5 hours/day to adult newcomers with post-secondary education and professional experience. This is a contract position which will be in effect from May 19 - July 10, 2015 from the hours of 12:30 3:00 PM Monday to Friday (class time is not flexible). The position includes prep time before the Program begins and before class each day. The WLI will communicate progress and report and issues or concerns to the Mentorship Program Manager throughout the Program and will provide a brief report at the end of the intake.
Position Details
Duration: May 19, 2015 July 10, 2015 with possibility of extension
Hours: 15 hours/week for an eight week contract (120 total hours)
Qualifications:
Post-secondary education and program design/delivery in adult education
Experience developing curricula and ESL/Workplace Literacy resources
Knowledge of issues surrounding newcomer immigrants and refugees
Commitment and sensitivity to the varying needs of participants
Knowledge of issues surrounding racialized Canadians, immigrants, and refugees
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task and meet changing deadlines
Must be self-directed and able to complete tasks with limited supervision
Strong interpersonal skills and familiar with basic office protocol
Knowledge of the Saskatchewan labour market, job trends, employment opportunities and Canadian workplace culture and language.
Additional Skills
- Use audio-visual equipment
- Prepare reports
Specific Skills
- Develop course content
- Deliver lectures and presentations
- Advise students on program curricula and career decisions
Teaching Format
- Classroom
Ability to Supervise
- 11-15 people
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Teaching Audience
- Adult
- Immigrants