Adult Literacy Instructor

JHSDurham; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Ontario seeks an individual to provide adult education. The role includes fostering a positive learning environment, assessing learners' needs, and facilitating their educational growth. Ideal candidates will have a College Diploma in Adult Education or a related field, teaching experience, and strong problem-solving skills. The position entails diverse interactions with clients while managing assessments and documentation, ensuring a clean location, and engaging in professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching/tutoring with adult education principles.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt learning materials.
• Strong academic ability in grammar, math, spelling, and reading.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive learning environment for diverse learners.
• Communicate effectively with learners and colleagues.
• Assess and respond to learners’ needs.

Skills

Assessment and organizational skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Ability to work in a team

Computer literacy

Education

College Diploma in Adult Education or Social Service Worker

Job description

Core Values

• Communication, Collaboration and Solution building
• Ethics, Integrity, Accountability and Dependability
• Engagement of people, organization and partners
• Initiative and Creativity
• Commitment to Safety
• Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge

Job Duties

• Foster a positive learning environment for learners of diverse socio, economic and cultural backgrounds
• Facilitate the process of planning, work and growth for learners
• Select, adapt and create appropriate learning materials and resources
• Communicate effectively with learners and colleagues
• Develop strategies for teaching each learner
• Use methods, tools and procedures appropriate for assessment and evaluation
• Self-evaluate professional needs, knowledge and skills, and participate in professional development
• Complete program reports as required including record keeping and composing correspondence
• Assess and respond to learners’ needs for referral, intake, and ongoing evaluation
• Work in partnership with LBS community and Employment Service Network to intake, assess, refer
• Document intake and assessment as well as ongoing and exit assessments
• Provide informal counseling to clients
• Ensure cleanliness of location
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• College Diploma in Adult Education, Social Service Worker or equivalent
• Teaching/tutoring experience and/or demonstrated understanding and application of the principles of adult education
• Strong assessment and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task, be flexible and to clearly communicate verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate effective problem solving ability
• Able to take initiative and work as part of a team
• Knowledge of services related to adult literacy
• Strong academic ability (grammar, math, spelling, reading)
• Basic understanding and knowledge of learning styles
• Familiar with learning disabilities and their impact on learning
• Demonstrate experience in a leadership role with minimal supervision
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy

Work Conditions

• May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.
• Interacts with clients, visitors and staff from other organizations
• Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting
• Manual dexterity required to use computers and peripherals; kitchen appliances, etc.