We ARE HIRING -

Lunenburg County Adult Learning Opportunities
INSTRUCTOR

Full-time: 37.5 hours per week starting September 9, 2024
Part-time:  Short term programs up to 10 weeks in duration
Basic Digital skills, Communications
CAEC (Canadian Adult Education Credential) replacement for GED

Position Scope
Under the direction of Employment Solutions Society, working closely with community partners, and applying good practice principles, the Instructor is responsible for the effective delivery of the Adult Learning Program curricula, and for the evaluation and documentation of progress of learners in the Adult Learning Program.
Follow good practice principles of adult education, including:

• Provide quality instruction experiences for learners that are based on the interests of the learners, develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and increases self-esteem
• Deliver programs which respect each learner’s unique identity
• Establish individual learning plans at the beginning of the program
• Conduct appropriate formative and summative assessments to ensure learners are appropriately placed in programming and to monitor progress towards meeting their identified goals.
• Ensure goals and learning plans relate to the participants’ educational, career and/or personal goals
• Prepare learning plans for each learner, use his/her life experiences as material for learning, and accommodate different learning styles
• Work collaboratively with participants to meet learning goals

• Solid understanding of assessment, processes, tools and resources
• The instructor provides assessment for classes and follow up with attendees on progress, is prepared to assist high needs students and actively researches assistive technology, assists with learner service delivery and will facilitate workshops and/or deliver full programs.
• The instructor will document learner information in LaMPSS

Qualifications

• University degree in Education with at least two years' relevant experience working with adults in an educational setting or 5 years practical experience in teaching adults will be considered
• Completion of the Nova Scotia Tutor and Instructor Training and Certification Program an asset
• Proven coordination, organizational, computer and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Demonstration of strong interpersonal and team-work skills
• Effectively use information and communications technology, conduct research
• Excellent understanding of adult and inclusive education principles
• Adhere to inclusionary practice, ethical decision making and respect for diversity
• Commit to professional development and career self-management
• Knowledge to apply equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility approaches in instructional design
• Familiar with various assistive technologies an asset
• Valid Nova Scotia Drivers License and access to a reliable vehicle
• Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector check

​Salary Range: $26.93 - $31.52 per hour based on experience and education

Employment Solutions Society is committed to having a team reflective of the region’s diversity and welcome applications from First Nations, African Nova Scotians and other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority and women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or resume.

To apply for this position, email your resume and cover letter in an MS word Format merged into one document to the attention of Margaret Matthews, Executive Director, [email protected] with the subject line, Instructor.

Please note only emailed applications will be considered no telephone calls please.
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Deadline For Submissions:  August 2, 2024 by 4:30pm

We thank you for your interest in Employment Solutions Society; however only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. References will only be contacted for those that have been selected for an interview.
Start Date; September 9, 2024