Description

Looking for rewarding summer job? United for Literacy is hiring 2 Summer Reading Programming Leads to plan and deliver summer literacy programming throughout the communities of Truro and Millbrook First Nation.

Why Literacy? Work with purpose at United for Literacy.

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.

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.

The opportunity:

Under the supervision of the Community Coordinator, both Summer Reading Programming Leads will plan and deliver reading programming to children ages 5-12 throughout the summer months. Programming will involve 1:1 and small group reading support as well as several one-time events throughout the communities of Truro and Millbrook First Nation.

The summer reading programming is designed to help children become strong readers, have fun while learning during the summer months,provide access to quality books, and help them return to school ready and confident to succeed in September.

In the first week of the internship, training will be provided on how to work with children, how we learn to read, and tutor strategies. As well, ongoing support and skills development will be provided by the Community Coordinators.

Your main responsibilities and major duties:

• Ensure a fun, safe environment that promotes reading and literacy to children and adults
• Schedule, plan and deliver 1:1 and small group tutoring sessions
• Plan and deliver fun and age-apropriate literacy activities
• Promote summer programming and ensure learner registration
• Engage and communicate respectfully with children and families
• Evaluate summer programming with relevant stakeholders through discussions, surveys, and data collection
• Maintain accurate records of summer programming and submit data according to reporting deadlines

Skills, Attributes and Requirements

• Experience working with children in an educational or recreational setting
• A passion for literacy, education and community development
• Energetic and animated reading skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a respectful manner
• Creative and willing to share thoughts and ideas
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations
• Computer skills (Office Suite, G-Suite)
• Flexible to work the occasional weekend event (usually 2 to 3 hours).

Additional Requirements and Assets

This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs. Applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of employment, and must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have been granted refugee status in Canada.

Some remote work will be required. First aid training is preferred by not required.

Access to a car or reliable transportation is necessary, mileage will be reimbursed.

Applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of employment, and must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have been granted refugee status in Canada.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to:

Rana El-Zoheiry | Community Coordinator – Truro, Wolfville, Pictou
[email protected]

Emma Warwick | Community Coordinator – Indigenous Communities NB & NS
[email protected]

Please include in the subject line the position title, Summer Reading Programming Lead. If you require any accommodations or support throughout the application process, please let us know. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.

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.

We acknowledge that we are in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi'kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) people first signed with the British Crown in 1725.

For more information about United for Literacy visit www.unitedforliteracy.ca