Instructor/Project Manager/Program Developer - Squamish
Capilano University
- Squamish, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
Position Title Instructor/Project Manager/Program Developer - Squamish
Employee Group Faculty
Position Status Non-Regular
Position Type Instructor
Special Appointee Others
Others please specifyInstructor/Project Manager/Program Developer
Workload Amount 1.0 section (0.125 of full time) with potential for more
Department Community Development & Outreach
Additional NotesThe work of the Community Development and Outreach Department (CDO) is an important way that Capilano University reaches out to those not served by campus-based programs, those who are often socially excluded in many parts of our community. Over the years we have developed expertise in our approach and are viewed as leaders in creating meaningful social change through educational access.CDO learners are newcomers to Canada, low-income residents, parents, seniors, workers in entry level jobs, Indigenous people both on-reserve and off-reserve, and people looking to make a positive change in their lives. CDO learners live in communities across our catchment area in urban areas, inner cities, small towns, and remote villages. We support learning through upgrading opportunities, language development, student success strategies, community leadership, digital literacy, and volunteerism.We are successful in reaching such a diverse group of learners because we:
- engage learners as partners in the learning process and adopt a learner-centred approach to the development of literacy and essential skills
- build partnerships with communities to provide a continuum of learner supports
- provide learning opportunities where learners naturally gather - in community centres, Neighbourhood Houses and Friendship Centres, in workplaces, in health centres, and in local libraries
- build on learner and community creativity by providing unique, interesting and meaningful learning opportunities linked to real life issues
- seek ways to decolonize our practices and indigenize our approaches and curricula
- Belief that all learners can be successful
- Experience working in Community Development using an empowerment approach
- Experience working with community partners
- Strong facilitation and group process skills
- A commitment to participant capacity-building
- Strong program management and project development skills, including but not limited to:
- writing funding applications,
- planning, undertaking and following up on program/project activities,
- coordinating programs and events,
- developing and managing budgets,
- ensuring funding objectives are met, and
- writing reports.
- Experience working with volunteers
- Interpersonal skills which include conflict resolution and stress management.
- An understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion
- An understanding of Reconciliation
What you'll doWe hope to add to our team an individual who has a passion for community adult literacy work. We are seeking an Instructor / Project Manager / Program Developer for the following two programs:Squamish Faces Family Learning ProgramSince 2003Partners: Squamish Public Library, District of SquamishFunders: Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills, and Training through the Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP), Raise a Reader Fund, DECODA Literacy Solutions, Putting Children First InitiativeThe Squamish Faces Family Learning Program is an intergenerational adult literacy program for families in the community of Squamish. The program helps parents and caregivers meet their personal learning goals and become more active and confident in their roles as parents, community members and individuals. Key to our success is developing a welcoming and supportive learning group. Direct adult instruction is offered through classroom-based activities once a week during the day. Other activities, such as field trips, enhance the classroom sessions. Transportation, food and other supports are included.The successful candidate will:
- maintain and strengthen community partnerships
- plan and run the literacy programs
- manage the programs: includes but not limited to monitoring budgets, maintaining resources, preparing and submitting reports, writing funding applications
- identifying new opportunities and developing projects in collaboration with programs and community partners
- be available to work at minimum the first two weeks of July
- raise the profile of the learning centre and its services in the backstretch community
- find and recruit new learners and tutors
- enjoy understanding and meeting changing learning needs from adults aged 18 to over 80 years.
- Instructor - University Success Strategies - these post-secondary level courses teach skills essential to successful university life, including time-management, goal setting, note taking, self-care, study skills, reading strategies, test-taking, teamwork, and presentation skills (offered both in-person and online). Course outlines can be found here: https://www.capilanou.ca/programs-courses/search-select/find-a-program-or-course/?tab=tab-courses.
What you'll bring
- Master's degree in a relevant field preferred, minimum of a Bachelor's degree
- Successful completion of a teacher education program, preferably adult education, or relevant education and experience
- Experience working in adult upgrading with a Community Development and empowerment approach
- Experience working with English Language and/or Indigenous students and community partners
- Experience teaching adults preferred
- Ability and desire to contribute to a creative and innovative team environment
- Program management and project development skills
- Interpersonal skills which include conflict resolution, stress management and group processes
Appointment Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/01/2024
Salary Scale $9,328 per instructional section.
Post Date 04/12/2024
Close Date 05/05/2024
Open Until Filled No
Quick Link for PostingSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have experience working in Adult Literacy with a Community Development and empowerment approach?
- Yes
- No
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