Description

Why Literacy? Work with purpose at United for Literacy.

Canada’s literacy divide widens daily because so many people lack adequate support. Solving systemic literacy challenges is key to advancing social equity and prosperity across our country. Literacy changes everything.

United for Literacy (formerly Frontier College) is a national charity that was founded in 1899. We believe literacy is a right, and that every place can be a learning place. Our vision is a Canada in which everyone has the literacy skills they need to achieve their goals at school, at work, and in life. Our mission is to provide local learning support programs that change lives.

We encourage applications that reflect the diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds we serve at United for Literacy. In keeping with our ongoing efforts to promote equity and reflect the diversity of our organization, we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

The opportunity:
In the Yukon Territory, United for Literacy works in partnership with businesses and the Yukon Government to provide on-site, Workplace Literacy & Essential Skills (WLES) programming for entry-level workers experiencing barriers to continuing learning. We are seeking an Instructor-Coordinator who will be responsible for the continued delivery of a workplace literacy and essential skills tutoring program for adult learners in a major retail outlet in Whitehorse.
The successful applicant will be supported by another Instructor-Coordinator in Whitehorse.  The group is a part of the Western Canada Regional team and reports to the Regional Director based in Saskatoon.

Your main responsibilities and major duties:

• Deliver in-house tutoring program that fits the employer’s needs, culture, language/terminology, and processes.
• Assess learner needs and create individualized learning plans based on their workplace role and knowledge of the nine essential skills
• Plan and conduct up to 25 hours of tutoring sessions weekly, managing a group of up to 40 adult learners with different learning levels and goals
• Maintain close communication with management, responding to feedback and ensuring the program continues to meet all their needs
• Be available to tutor irregular hours at times, with possible evening/weekend sessions required to access highest need learners
• Maintain accurate records and submit reports on learners’ progress, techniques used and best practices
• Complete other representative or administrative duties for United for Literacy or the employer as needed

Skills, Attributes and Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Excellent command of the English language (spoken and written) and basic math
• Strong digital skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Extensive experience in tutoring or teaching adults, particularly low to intermediate level EAL (English as Additional Language) learners
• Post-secondary education in a related field such as Education, TESL or other comparable degree (or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience)
• Ability to work independently and accomplish goals with minimal supervision

Additional Assets

• Experience working in the community literacy or essential skills field
• Formal qualification in EAL instruction
• Experience tutoring online
• Strong cultural awareness and understanding of challenges faced by newcomers to the Yukon
• Flexible, resilient and able to manage demands and priorities from multiple stakeholders
• Excellent multi-tasking, organization and time management skills

Working with United for Literacy 
In addition to your salary, you will benefit from:
-15 vacation days per calendar year, pro-rated 
-Plus: paid time off during our seasonal closure between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day 
-Plus: half-days off before some long weekends (start your long weekend early!) 
-Plus: generous and compassionate wellness time allowance, and a “floating day” for personal/cultural events 

• Flexible work hours, remote work options (in consultation with your supervisor) 
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits package after probationary period 
• Employer-matched contribution to defined contribution pension plan. Eligible to enroll after one year of employment. 
• A work environment that seeks to be open, inclusive, and fun 
• Staff-led groups and committees include, among others: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI); Green Team; Internal Skills Development; and more.  
• Connect with your colleagues from coast to coast to coast for team-wide trainings and learning. 

Ready to join our team? Please email your resume and cover letter telling us why United for Literacy and why you, to: 
Laura Keegan, Regional Director, Western Canada - lkeegan@unitedforliteracy.ca
Subject Line: [Instructor Coordinator] – [Applicant Name]

No phone calls, please. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.
For more information about United for Literacy visit www.unitedforliteracy.ca

We welcome applications from individuals who self-identify on the basis of any of the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code. We are committed to integration and maintaining the independence of individuals and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. We are committed to full compliance with the Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation. We invite applicants to request accommodation, as required, throughout the application and hiring process.

We require our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to do in-person work. Exemptions for valid medical reasons will be considered.