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Houston Link to Learning

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Community Literacy Program:

Houston Link to Learning is looking for a Community Literacy Program Assistant to assist with the development and delivery of all Community Literacy Programming.

Qualifications and Qualities required:

Position term:

Part time, Temporary
Nov 1, 2007 to June 30, 2007 for 10 hours per week ( With exception of 2 weeks at Christmas and 1 week at Spring Break) 

Salary:

Commensurate with experience
Starting at $15.00 per hour

Application Process:
Submit to Houston Link to Learning hiring committee:

Mail:
Hiring Committee
Houston Link to Learning
P O Box 1294
Houston, BC V0J 1Z0

Drop off:

Northwest Community College- Houston Campus

Fax:

Closing Date:  Nov 16th at 4:00 p.m.

Job Description

Community Literacy
Program Assistant
Job Description

Last Modified: October 10, 2007

Reports to: Community Literacy Coordinator

Focus: Assistant the Community Literacy Practitioner and the Community Literacy Coordinator in meeting program deliverables.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Financial and Fundraising
    1. Assists with the development and coordination of fundraising activities related to Community Literacy programming.
  1. Community and Public Relations
    1. Assists with the recruitment of volunteers
    2. Assists with the promotion of community literacy programs and services within community
  1. Programming and Services
    1. Assists with the recruitment of participant families for all programs.
    2. Assists the Practitioner and coordinator with development and delivery of community literacy programming.
    3. Assists with the modification of program curriculum to suit changing needs, interests and circumstances.
    4. Build on and use learners experience and knowledge
    5. Encourage active participation of learners in all aspects of the learning process
    6. Incorporate traditional aboriginal knowledge of appropriate aboriginal systems
    7. Assist with using a variety of teaching methods to match learner’s needs, learning styles and reasons for learning
    8. Assist with the introduction of a range of strategies that can be used to develop reading and math skills
    9. Assist with building a strong positive learning relationship between program participants and staff
    10. Encourage the learner to share ideas, ask questions, make comments and cooperate with each other and program staff
    11. Assist with the collection of statistics.
    12. Assist with the modification of learning plans and program as needed
    13. Promote and model HLL values and philosophy
    14. Help learner explore options for learning and apply their learning to other contexts


  1. General Administrative
    1. Maintains a daily descriptive journal of all activities.
    2. Assists with program inventory
    3. Assists with program evaluation
    4. Participates in reflective practice
    5. Other tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Previous experience working with Adult learners is an asset
    • Minimum 2 years experience working in education and/ or social work related fields
    • 2 years combined education in any of the following social work, psychology, teaching
    • Knowledge and appreciation of aboriginal diversity in the community of Houston
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • High level computer skills required – Word, Excel, Email, Internet

     

    Job Description

    Houston’s Jumpstart Program

    Title: Early Childhood Educator

    Title of immediate supervisor: Community Literacy Coordinator

    Basic function and purpose: The Early Childhood Educator is responsible for leading the children and parents in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth.

    Tasks

    1. Develop and implement activities for the preschool children attending the pre-kindergarten program with the focus on Kindergarten preparation.
    2. Develop and implement activities for parents and children together within the Learning Together Drop in program.
    3. Lead the children in activities that promote early literacy skills.
    4. Work in partnership with the elementary schools to ensure that the children develop routines and experiences similar to Kindergarten.
    5. Evaluate the progress of the children assessing them at the beginning and the end of the program.
    6. Observe the children for signs of learning disabilities or emotional problems.
    7. Discuss progress of children with parents and other staff members as necessary.
    8. Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits.
    9. Coordinate and supervise volunteers for the classroom.
    10. Attend job related in-services, workshops and meetings as required.
    11. Maintain statistics for each program and activity.
    12. Maintain a journal of tasks and time spent on tasks to be submitted to the coordinator bi-weekly.
    13. Maintain confidentiality at all times
    14. Perform other related tasks and duties as required.

    Personal traits and skills 
    1. Energy, enthusiasm, patience and, or course, a love of children.
    2. Creative in gaining and keeping the attention of young children.
    3. Able to organize and execute programming that is interesting, fun, yet educational.
    4. Excellent communication skills and willing to work in a team setting.
    5. Able to work effectively with and proactively establish positive working relationships with a variety of parents, children, volunteers, professionals, community agencies, partners and community members.
    6. Experience in creating, planning, implementing and budgeting for a parent participation early learning program.
    7. Strong organizational and planning skills.
    8. An understanding of and a commitment to quality early learning.
    9. Knowledge of child development, family dynamics, community resources and supports.
    10. A class 5 driver license and access to own vehicle. 

    Qualifications required
    1. Valid ECE certificate
    2. A Community Care Facilities Branch BC license to Practice
    3. Must have 5 years experience in a preschool or Kindergarten setting.
    4. Valid First Aid certificate.
    5. Criminal record check is required. 

    Application Process:

    Submit to Houston Link to Learning hiring committee:

    • Resume (including references)
    • Cover Letter

    Mail:
    Hiring Committee
    Houston Link to Learning
    P O Box 1294
    Houston, BC V0J 1Z0

    Drop off:

    Northwest Community College- Houston Campus

    Start Date:                 November 26, 2007

    End Date:                   June 28, 2007. 
    Excluding 2 week Christmas break and 2 week spring break

    The position is for 20 hours per week at $21.00 per hour.

     

    Job Description

    Houston’s Jumpstart Program

    Title: Early Childhood Education Assistant

    Title of immediate supervisor: Early Childhood Educator

    Basic function and purpose: The Early Childhood Education assistant is responsible for assisting the Early Childhood Educator in leading the children and parents in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth.

    Tasks

    1. Assist with the development and implementation of activities for the preschool children attending the pre-kindergarten program with the focus on Kindergarten preparation.
    2. Assist with leading the children in activities that promote early literacy skills.
    3. Work with the Early Childhood Educator to ensure that the children develop routines and experiences similar to Kindergarten.
    4. Observe the children for signs of learning disabilities or emotional problems and report to Early Childhood Educator.
    5. Discuss progress of children with parents and other staff members as necessary.
    6. Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits.
    7. Assist with the coordination and supervision of  volunteers for the classroom.
    8. Attend job related in-services, workshops and meetings as required.
    9. Maintain a journal of tasks and time spent on tasks to be submitted to the coordinator bi-weekly.
    10. Maintain confidentiality at all times
    11. Perform other related tasks and duties as required.

    Personal traits and skills 

    1. Energy, enthusiasm, patience and, or course, a love of children.
    2. Creative in gaining and keeping the attention of young children.
    3. Able to assist with the organization and execution of  programming that is interesting, fun, yet educational.
    4. Excellent communication skills and willing to work in a team setting.
    5. Strong organizational and planning skills.
    6. An understanding of and a commitment to quality early learning.
    7. Knowledge of child development, family dynamics, community resources and supports.

    Qualifications required 
    1. Valid ECE certificate would be an asset
    2. Must have 2 years experience in a preschool or Kindergarten setting.
    3. Valid First Aid certificate.
    4. Criminal record check is required. 

    Application Process:

    Submit to Houston Link to Learning hiring committee:

    • Resume (including references)
    • Cover Letter

    Mail:
    Hiring Committee
    Houston Link to Learning
    P O Box 1294
    Houston, BC V0J 1Z0

    Drop off:

    Northwest Community College- Houston Campus

    Start Date:                 November 26, 2007

    End Date:                   June 28, 2007. 


    Excluding 2 week Christmas break and 2 week spring break

    The position is for 6 hours per week at $13.50 per hour.