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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. 

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