National Adult Literacy Database

Job Description:

• Set up and maintain the adult literacy office for the Community Reading Program
• Recruit and train volunteer tutors
• Recruit and assess literacy and ESL learners for one-on-one programming
• Match and support tutor/learner pairs
• Select and contract part time ESL instructors
• Provide support and resources for part time ESL instructors
• Recruit, register, and assess ESL learners for ESL class programming
• Maintain the resource library, purchasing resources as appropriate
• Consult with existing and potential partners to identify literacy gaps in the community
• Attend interagency meetings and make presentations to community groups to promote the adult literacy program, the ESL classes, and the Slave Lake Adult Education Committee
• Promote literacy awareness in the community through events such as International
• Literacy Day and National Family Literacy Day
• Attend the yearly Literacy Alberta symposium and the regional meetings
• Attend New Coordinator’s Training and other regional training as available
• Evaluate the learners’ progress and the effectiveness of the program on an ongoing basis
• Prepare final report and business plan according to funders’ requirements
• Establish and maintain yearly budgets
• Prepare monthly reports and attend the Slave Lake Adult Education Committee meetings

Qualifications:

• Adult education background preferred
• Experience and/or education in teaching ESL preferred
• Previous experience in facilitating groups preferred
• Excellent listening, written and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and experience in administrative functions
• Good working knowledge of local community programs and agencies an asset
• Ability to work independently with no supervision

Other details:

• This position is based on approximately 25 hours per week
• Wage will be $20 to $25 per hour, depending on experience
• This position operates under the Slave Lake Adult Education Committee

Deadline for applications: August 27, 2010

Please send resumes to: Martha Urquhart
1201 Main St. SE, Slave Lake, AB, T0G 2A3
urquhartm@northernlakescollege.ca

For more information, phone 849-8626

The Slave Lake Adult Education Committee thanks all candidates for their applications; however, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.