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Essential Skills Instructor

Location:Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Job Type:Temporary
Posted:21st Jul 2010
Closing Date:1st Jan 2010
Posted By:Moving Forward Program
Details:
Essential Skills Instructor

PURPOSE:

The primary objective of the Essential Skills Instructor will be to provide ongoing instruction in the classroom; delivering the Essential Skills and Life Skills curriculum at the Calgary Dream Centre. The Instructor will work with a team of Mental Health professionals and other staff at the Centre who are committed to the delivery of responsive training for the Moving Forward participants. This position reports to the Project Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

o Work with the Project Manager and Support Worker to practice, prepare for and deliver lessons, activities, and other events
o Adapt the developed Essential and Life Skills curriculum to meet the needs of the learners
o Deliver the Essential and Life Skills curriculum for participants of the Moving Forward Program
o Prepare individual lesson plans for learners based on the results of their Measure Up Scores
o Maintain detailed case management reports on the participant’s progress, and adapt lessons as required
o Maintain a high level of trust and comfort in the classroom
o Maintain a positive atmosphere in the classroom
o Liaise with other program staff on all matters related to learner success
o Support guest instructors providing assistance where required
o Develop meaningful lesson plans that respect various learning styles
o Provide advice to curriculum developer on activities that require modification
o Participate in staff meetings
o Any other duties that will ensure whole program success


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

o Office and classroom space at The Calgary Dream Centre
o Non-Profit Full Time Employment
o Preferred start date August 9th
o Current Program funding until March 2011
o Able to work Monday through Friday 8:30 – 4pm (Delivering lessons Monday through Thursday 10:00am to 3:00pm)

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:

o Experience providing instruction
o Demonstrated work with persons Living with Mental Health
o Background working in the Mental Health and/or the Education Industry
o Understanding Essential Skills concepts
o Math, English and Document instruction experience an asset
o Ability to establish a comfortable rapport with each learner
o Extremely flexible and able to adapt the environment to the needs of the learners
o Highly creative and dedicated to creating an environment that fosters
learning and self-confidence
o Strong communication and use of language skills
o Excellent reading and writing skills
o Ability to weave Essential Skills and Life Skills into the classroom learning culture
o Experience providing one to one assistance within a group class setting
o Ability to manage and support various skills levels
o Experience working with diverse learners who may have multiple barriers
o Ability to assess, monitor and evaluate success


We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Compensation and benefits based on education and experience.

HOW TO APPLY: Please send your resume and cover letter
Attention: Amanda Osborne , Project Manager
Fax: 403 – 451- 1836 or email
Closing Date: July 27th 2010 at 4:30 p.m. late submissions will not be accepted.
 
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