NorQuest College EARLY LEARNING FACILITATOR Full Time in Edmonton, AB

Overview

NorQuest College

Branch Edmonton AB CA

Position:
EARLY LEARNING FACILITATOR
Location:
Edmonton, AB

Maintain classroom materials, program currency, identify training, and suggest appropriate materials or speakers for the program in collaborate with Lead…

LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA (LINC)
FACULTY OF FOUNDATIONAL, CAREERS AND INTERCULTURAL STUDIES

NorQuest College helps students unlock their potential and realize their dreams. We are Challenge Positive and embrace every situation as an opportunity. As the Edmonton region’s community college, we play an integral role in Alberta’s education system. NorQuest College offers a vibrant, inclusive, diverse, and student-centred learning environment that transforms lives and strengthens communities. We are nationally recognized leaders in health, community studies, and business post-secondary career programs, as well as foundational, intercultural, and language training. We are proud to offer our employees meaningful work, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits program, and a commitment to a positive work/life balance. This is an exciting time to be a part of NorQuest College. Take a step forward with us. Together, we can help build and sustain a strong province for future generations.

Are you an energetic, enthusiastic individual with a passion for developing and supporting early childhood/literacy curriculum? Would you like to provide adult ESL students, with a range of language levels, with the knowledge and skills to support young families? Are you able to work in a collaborative teaching team?

If so, consider joining our team as an Early Learning Facilitator. In this role you will use Essential Skills, ESL and early learning strategies and methodologies to improve student knowledge of parenting in Canada, early childhood development, and language and literacy development, through developing and facilitating child centered family programming.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and support adults and children in learning activities
Maintain classroom materials, program currency, identify training, and suggest appropriate materials or speakers for the program in collaborate with Lead Instructor
Nurture the development of a safe and inviting learning environment, adapting it to the needs and interests of the children and parents
Participate actively in children’s play and learning modeling effective communication and interact with parents and children, to stimulate development and encourage positive behaviour
Other duties as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree/Diploma related to child development
Experience working with adult ESL learners or in a parent education environment an asset.
Experience working with immigrant and refugee populations
Experience in a collaborative work environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Strong organizational, long-term planning and evaluative techniques required
Knowledge of a second language an asset

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS:
Successful candidates for the Early Learning Facilitator position are required to provide the following:
Police Information Check obtained within the last 90 days
Vulnerable Sector Check obtained within the last 90 days
Up-to-date immunization records

SALARY: The hourly wage for this opportunity is $24/hr.

NOTE: This is a Con Ed. position for 4 hours on Saturdays from March 5 to April 23, 2016 with a possibility of extension.

COMPETITION NUMBER : ConEd2-02-16K

CLOSING DATE: February 28, 2016. Suitable candidates will may be interviewed and hired prior to the closing date so apply early!

TO APPLY: If you meet the requirements of this position and wish to apply please continue with this online process by uploading your resume and cover letter as one document.

NOTE: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted within 28 days.