PARKDALE PROJECT READ
  • About
    • Our Story
    • Our Team
    • Remembering Premal
  • Programs
    • Literacy and Basic Skills
    • Academic Upgrading Program
    • Creating Health with Our Hands and Voices
  • Events
  • Ways To Support
    • Learners First Fund
    • Wendy Tanner Memorial Fund
    • David Michael Eminess Memorial Scholarship
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer Tutor Program
    • Volunteer Board Members
    • Opportunities
  • Resources
  • Contact

Opportunities

​We are Hiring - Join our Team!

Position: Program Staff - Community Literacy Worker 

Organization: Parkdale Project Read
Contract: September 6, 2022 to August 17, 2023 (part-time contract with two unpaid weeks in December for a total of 48 weeks) 
Hours: 10 hours per week (with a possible increase to 14 hours per week)
Salary: $20.99 per hour

 Parkdale Project Read (PPR) is an inclusive and culturally 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 youth and adults to develop their reading, writing, basic math and computer skills. This position will be supervised by a Collective Management Team.

Responsibilities: 

  • Co-facilitate weekly remote learning groups and programs for adult literacy learners (possibly at some point during the contract this may become in-person depending on Covid-19 restrictions);
  • Create lesson plans, document progress, and provide weekly reports;
  • Research digital teaching tools and plan activities that enhance the learning process;
  • Support learners to participate online using digital technology;
  • Support PPR’s community events and special programming;
  • Liaise with community partners to coordinate guest speakers from local organizations;
  • Support learners to access appropriate resources; 
  • Contribute to ongoing monitoring and evaluation of program;
  • Assist collective staff with general administrative tasks including mail-outs and filing.

Requirements:  

  • Demonstrated experience and commitment to working from an Anti-Oppression and Social Justice framework;
  • Solid teaching and/or group facilitation experience, conflict resolution skills are an asset;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Reliable administrative, organizational, and time management skills;
  • Strong computer skills including using collaborative apps and video conferencing tools;
  • Experience working independently and as part of a collaborative team;
  • Knowledge and experience with Transformative Justice and Community-based Adult Literacy principles is an asset.

COVID-19 Notice
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, PPR is offering hybrid programming including in-person meeting by appointments at our centre and virtual programs. Depending on the circumstances, this position may involve online meetings, remote learning groups, phone support, in-person programming, or a combination of the above. PPR will be conducting our hiring process in accordance with municipal and provincial health and safety directives, including physical distancing and/or video conferencing.

Application Process:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to the Hiring Committee by email only and quote: Program Staff - Community Literacy Worker in the subject line.

Email: hiring@parkdaleprojectread.org
EXTENDED DEADLINE: Applications are due by 5:00 PM on Monday July 11, 2022

Parkdale Project Read is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups to apply. We aim to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve.

Please note, due to the number of applications received, we will only be contacting candidates selected for an interview. 
extended_-_program_staff_-_community_literacy_worker_posting.pdf
File Size: 136 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Hours

Open Monday to Thursday, hours vary, please call for information

Phone

416-531-6308

Fax

416-531-5710

Email

info [at] parkdaleprojectread.org

Address

1209 King Street West, Unit 2
Toronto, Ontario M6K 1G2
Canada


Charitable number 11908 0299 RR0001
Social Media links:
© 2022 Parkdale Project Read. All Rights Reserved
  • About
    • Our Story
    • Our Team
    • Remembering Premal
  • Programs
    • Literacy and Basic Skills
    • Academic Upgrading Program
    • Creating Health with Our Hands and Voices
  • Events
  • Ways To Support
    • Learners First Fund
    • Wendy Tanner Memorial Fund
    • David Michael Eminess Memorial Scholarship
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer Tutor Program
    • Volunteer Board Members
    • Opportunities
  • Resources
  • Contact