National Adult Literacy Database

Parkdale Project Read
Community Literacy Worker
4 days a week/26 hours

Parkdale Project Read is a progressive, diverse community literacy program that provides access to learning from a social justice perspective by offering free literacy services in a supportive community. We work with English-speaking adults on their goals for their reading, writing, or basic math or computer skills. We are dedicated to creating a safe and accessible learning environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to learning.

As the newest member of our staff collective, you will provide leadership in the following areas:

• Development of resources for outreach to our communities
• Assessment and support of the needs of adult learners
• Referral of learners to appropriate training, other literacy programs and/or community services based on individual needs
• Working with adult learners through learner-tutor matching and learner-tutor pair support. 
• Provide training and support to volunteer literacy tutors
• Support to learners interested in working on PPR Board of Directors and committees

You will work cooperatively with other collective members on:

• Program planning
• Ongoing assessment
• Development of Learning Plans and evaluations
• Group facilitation
• Organizational development and conflict resolution
• Outreach

We are looking for a person with:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in adult literacy, or other non-formal learning in the community
• Experience facilitating groups in a literacy context, or similar adult learning groups
• Experience in community literacy program planning, with Ontario Literacy and  Basic Skills (LBS) guidelines an asset
• Appreciation for the concept of a collective, experience working in non-hierarchical team environments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong critical self reflection skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Interest in and commitment to developing the best possible ways to help all adults learn
• An understanding of and experience working with the diverse communities we work with
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other software
• Flexibility to work at least one evening a week
• Finance or fundraising experience an asset

Wage:  $28.00 per hour, with benefits after three months and full membership in the staff collective after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period.

Please forward resume and cover letter by 5 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2011 to:

Hiring Committee (refer to position: Community Literacy Worker)
Parkdale Project Read
1209 King St. West, Unit 2
Toronto, Ontario M6K 1G2
E-mail: projectread2@bellnet.ca
No faxes or telephone inquiries please.

Parkdale Project Read is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages members of equity groups that reflect the diversity of our community to apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.