Adult Literacy Coach (Lead Program)

Volunteer Success; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A literacy support organization in Saskatoon is seeking volunteers to work with adult learners to enhance their literacy skills. Volunteers receive comprehensive training and ongoing support, working one-on-one with learners either in person or virtually. Ideal candidates are over 18, available to start ASAP, and must attend an orientation session. This flexible role allows for coordination based on personal schedules.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Attend orientation for training.
• Must have CLB 8 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Work with adult learners to enhance literacy skills.
• Provide tools, resources, and encouragement.
• Plan weekly sessions based on learner's goals.

Skills

Ability to work one-on-one

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Summary

Volunteers work with adult learners one-on-one and in small groups to enhance literacy skills. All training is provided to volunteers, as well as ongoing support from our Adult Literacy Coordinator throughout the program.

Description

Work with adult participants to identify current skills and work together to enhance those skills by supporting them with tools, resources, and encouragement. Coaches meet one-on-one with their learner either in-person at a public library or over Zoom. The weekly schedule is determined by what is convenient for the learner and coach – we find a time that fits your schedule!

Coaches are provided with comprehensive literacy training and are given templates and materials that you can use when planning sessions with their learners. Once your training is complete, you will be matched with a learner according to their needs and your areas of expertise and availability. We then introduce you to your learner and start you off with a detailed Learning Plan that has been prepared for the learner and provide you with some suggestions and resources to get started. You will then plan weekly sessions based on the Learning Plan, strategies shared in training, and materials relevant to the learners’ interests and skill levels. Foundations’ staff is also here to support you in all aspects of your coaching role.

Our adult learners are as diverse as their individual goals, so it’s difficult to describe a ‘typical learner’. Our program is learner-centred and strength-based, so there is no set curriculum – what you work on is based on your learner’s goals. Learners join our program for a variety of reasons such as improving their literacy skills in reading and writing, passing the written portion of a Driver’s exam, or earning their GED. We always welcome feedback or questions from our volunteers and learners. Foundations’ Coordinator will be in regular contact with you to offer support and suggestions and gather feedback. We are learning and growing together!

If you are interested in learning more, please attend our agency orientation which is the first step to becoming a Lead coach by registering here: https://foundationslearning.com/for-volunteers/

Requirements

• Over 18 years of age
• Attend our orientation
• CLB 8 or higher
• Available to start ASAP
• On-site location: 2-706 Duchess Street, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 0R3

Find out more at https://www.foundationslearning.com/ or call 306-652-5448.