haahuupa Literacy Program Instructor

haahuupa Literacy Program Instructor
Job Number # 
15611
Employer 
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Tofino
Ucluelet
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Jan 17, 2017
Apply By 
Jan 30, 2017
Schedule 
Full Time
NOC Code 
4021
Source 
Employer
Details 

Nuu-cha-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a term, full-time Literacy Program Instructor.  The haahuupa Literacy program Instructor will be responsible for running the Literacy program in partnership with the Ahousaht First Nation to deliver Adult Literacy instruction to their community members.  This positions runs to March 31, 2017 in Ahousaht.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Deliver a set number of hours of instruction in the area of Adult Literacy to learners
  • Provided the necessary curriculum and assessment (using Decoda Literacy benchmarks) for the program, including a pre-assessment of all clients
  • Develop and include Indigenous content in the curriculum
  • Work with the Ahousaht Education Authority on client referrals
  • Take attendance at each class and provide to NTC, the attendance of participants in the program
  • Develop program assessment reports or program information for the NTC with respect to the funding reporting requirements
Qualifications 
  • A Bachelors' Degree with a major in Adult Literacy or equivalent plus three years teaching experience in either a classroom or adult setting
  • A valid BC Teacher's Certificate appropriate to the instructional assignment, equivalent or a Provincial Instructor Diploma is preferred
  • Good communication skills both written and oral
  • Experience working in the community and with tutors and require knowledge of the process of teaching adults to read and write and of issues related to adult literacy is required  
  • Understanding of First Nation history, developmental challenges, opportunities and working knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth cultural practices
  • Clean criminal record check is required
  • Possess current driver's license, reliable vehicle and the ability to travel 
How to Apply 

Apply by sending your cover letter, resume and three references (available to call) to:

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
PO Box 1383
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7M2

Attn: Human Resource Manager

Fax: (250) 723 0463
Email: apply@nuuchahnulth.org

(We regret that we will only respond to those applicants chosen for an interview)