Adult Literacy Instructor
City of Winnipeg
Date: 1 day ago
City: Winnipeg, MB
Contract type: Full time

The Adult Literacy Instructor instructs and oversees the Adult Literacy Program at Millennium Library. The role assesses and intakes learners, instructs in the classroom, provides referrals to supports and maintains the required records for the program.
As the Adult Literacy Instructor you will:
- Oversee the operation of an Adult Literacy Program including learner intake and teaching (Manitoba Stages; high stage 2 and 3).
- Create individualized learner plans, applying the principles of adult learning and the Manitoba Stages.
- Provide quality teaching in reading, writing, computer and document use.
- Select learning resources for the classroom.
- Conduct assessments of learner progress.
- Maintain an inclusive, respectful and welcoming space for learners to achieve their goals.
- Refer learners to mental health, financial and employment supports, as needed.
- Assist in grant reporting, program documentation and maintaining program statistics.
- Promote the program with community agencies and other literacy and learning programs.
Your education and qualifications include:
- Undergraduate degree or the equivalent in training and experience.
- Meets Manitoba Competency Standard for Adult Literacy Instructors (Level 1 certificate).
- 2 years’ experience in instruction in an Adult Literacy Program or in an Adult Learning Centre.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience instructing adult learners within the Manitoba Stages Framework.
- Understanding and ability to apply Adult Learning Principles using a learner-centered approach.
- Training and experience in adult literacy assessment and evaluation.
- Training and experience in developing individualized learning plans and portfolios.
- Responsive and adaptable to various learner preferences.
- Excellent communication skills and knowledge of English reading, writing, and numeracy.
- Must possess good planning, decision making, problem solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Experience in budgeting, reporting and/or grant writing.
- Proficient in computers including MS Office.
- IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.
Conditions of employment:
- The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
- A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police.
- Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position (i.e. Must be able to lift boxes and equipment weighing up to 20-25 pounds, and move tables, chairs, etc.)
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