Cupe#135-22-23-in.lbs: Instructor

This position is open to all applicants.

P reference will be granted in accordance with the Collective Agreement for CUPE local

Location

Site

FTE

Assignment

K i ngston, Ontario

Loyola School of

A dult and Continuing Education - Open Book

0.4375 FTE

10-month position

E ff ective date to be determined.

3.5 hours/day, 17.5 hours per week

Afternoons

The Open Book Instructor provides high quality instruction and services to adults seeking essential skills upgrading in writing, communication, math, digital literacy skills. The Instructor will assess clients, develop individual learning plans, and deliver task-based, learner-centred instruction and programming in an in-person classroom environment located at Open Book in Kingston.

**Q ualifications**:
Relevant post-secondary degree education and certificate in Literacy and Basic Skills or Adult instruction preferred OR equivalent in education and related experience.

Experience delivering literacy programming or related instructional programming to adults seeking essential skills upgrading in writing, communication, math, digital literacy, and pre-employment skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement literacy curriculum and differentiated instruction for adult LBS learners

The LBS Instructor will assess clients, develop individual learning plans and deliver task-based, learner-centred instruction and programming in an in-person classroom

The LBS instructor has additional responsibility for reporting project activities and learner progress in government-support digital platforms.

Strong pedagogy, curriculum development and assessment skills

Ability to demonstrate good classroom management strategies

Ability to motivate and be sensitive to learners from difficult backgrounds, e.g. socio-economic or cognitive problems

Able to use digital technology in varying ways as a creative means to teach adults

Able to conduct client skills and needs assessment and engage clients in development of the clients training plan

Knowledge of LBS standards and policies, and community support agencies’ roles

Experience with creating and administering curriculum, demonstration activities and goal-directed learning activities is required

Ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues and outside agents within a third-party purchase-of-service environment

Experience planning and delivering instruction in alignment with Employment Ontario Initiatives, particularly LBS Program Guidelines and OALCF and their connections to employment is preferred

Previous experience in instruction of Adult Literacy and Basic Skills is an asset

Communication

I nnovation Interpersonal Relations Leadership

P l anning and Organization

P rofessional Integrity

S ystem Thinking

Check (CBC) with vulnerable sector screening current within six months of date of hire.

Please contact the Human Resources Department if you require assistance with any accommodations.