Literacy Basic Skills Instructors

Literacy Basic Skills Instructors

Literacy Basic Skills Instructors facilitate individual and small group adult instructional sessions in areas such as English, numeracy and computer skills in accordance with applicable Ministry and Board requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop daily individual learning activities for each learner
• Work with learners to identify realistic, attainable goals
• Follow developed lesson plans and assess learner progress
• Track information including milestones, exits and follow ups to be submitted monthly
• Promotes and reinforces a non-threatening and respectful adult education environment that enhances positive attitudes towards learning
• Maintains student confidentiality within the school environment and the community
• May provide supply coverage on a call-in basis or assist with short term projects including employment readiness programs

• Three year post-secondary degree or diploma required with a concentration in education, social work, sociology, linguistics or applied languages or in a related field.
• Adult Education Certificate or registration with the Ontario College of Teachers or certification through lbs.cesba.com or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of adult education curriculum and outcome based learning an asset.
• Experience in teaching adults and ability to work with learners of varying abilities preferred.
• Must possess excellent oral/ written communication skills and strong math skills (up to grade 10 academic).
• Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office and Google Chrome.
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude with ability to work alone or as a team.

Please visit the Renfrew County District School Board’s website here to complete the online application form. Online applications referring to File Number ADM-1035 must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2017.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. All other applicants are thanked for their interest.

All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of a vulnerable sector screening criminal background check acceptable to the board.

Please advise Human Resources (hrdept@rcdsb.on.ca) prior to the closing if you require accommodation at any time throughout the application process so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

Website: www.rcdsb.on.ca