Summer Assistant

3 weeks ago


Ottawa ON, Canada CharityVillage Full time

Term: Seasonal Part Time - 7 weeks
Languages: English and French
United for Literacy (formerly Frontier College) is a national, non-profit literacy organization which was founded in 1899. We work with children, teens, adults and families who need help to improve their literacy skills. We work with a variety of community-based organizations to deliver volunteer-run, community-based programs across Canada.

THIS POSITION IS FUNDED BY THE ONTARIO SUMMER EXPERIENCE PROGRAM AND SO YOU MUST :
Be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution or within six months of graduation.
Be eligible to work in Canada and have a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
In this role, you will help deliver a program for families who visit Rideau Hall, and provide support to United for Literacy programs in Ottawa.
The Rideau Hall Program Assistant will help to deliver a Storytime literacy program that will include reading, writing, math, and science activities. This position reports to the Ottawa Community Coordinator.
Receive training from United for Literacy staff members on the history and importance of the Rideau Hall Story Time program.
Conduct outreach to community organizations in the Ottawa/Gatineau area, with a focus on low-income neighbourhoods.
Help to recruit, screen, train, and manage volunteers to support the Rideau Hall and other Ottawa programs.
Help to design and deliver an engaging program that includes age appropriate learning activities to build literacy and numeracy skills.
Ensure the program reflects the initiatives of the Governor General by including relevant activities and using Canadian children's literature.
Continue to promote the program throughout the summer in a variety of ways.
Bilingualism (French/English) required.
Candidate must be able to work weekends.
Skills in the delivery of children’s learning activities for children from ages 1 to 12.
Good public relations skills with children, parents, volunteers, and officials.
Knowledge of literacy, love of reading and writing.
Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
Additional Assets
~ Interested candidates should send a resumé and covering letter describing your background and experience with children’s learning or recreational programs to:
We welcome applications from diverse individuals who self-identify on the basis of any of the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code . 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.



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