INSTRUCTOR, FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING
Faculty of Education and Cultural Arts
Location: Saddle Lake Cree Nation and/or St Paul
Job number: 24-052
Position type: Sessional
Posting date: December 12, 2024
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Closing date: Until suitable candidates are found
ABOUT THE POSITION
Portage College is actively hiring an Instructor to implement foundational learning programming reflective of both the needs of the community and the needs of participants enrolled in the program. The primary responsibilities of the Instructor are to strengthen foundational adult skills in an environment that supports and fosters growth and self-confidence. Responsibilities also include:
- Preparation and delivery of life skills and employment skills programming.
- Develop evaluation material for students.
- Assist with curriculum development and/or revision.
- Monitor and assess student progress, and provide feedback as needed.
- Work collaboratively with the community and industry partners.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Diploma or Bachelor degree related to Education.
- Applicants should have a congenial personality that is consistent and builds trust with learners and staff.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture and ideally previous experience working in Indigenous communities.
- Adult teaching/tutoring experience would be considered beneficial.
- Knowledge or experience with Moodle or other Learning Management System would be an asset.
- Strong computer skills, specifically with MS Office Suite.
- Successful applicant will be required to provide a current vulnerable sector police information check.
HOW TO APPLY
Portage College is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society.
Please note we do not accept third-party resume and cover letter submissions.
The College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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We acknowledge that Portage College’s service region is on the traditional lands of First Nation Peoples, the owners of Treaty 6, 8 and 10, which are also homelands to the Métis people. We honour the history and culture of all people who first lived and gathered in these lands.