Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is a nonprofit, community based; Aboriginal led human services organization that provides a range of Aboriginal identified programs and services that focus on wholeness and wellness and that builds on the strengths and resilience of Aboriginal Peoples.

Essential Skills Instructor

Honouring Gifts is a pre-employment and life skills training program developed for Aboriginal women ages 18-30. It is designed to engage in a range of skill building activities such as: Essential Skills, life skills, basic computer training, two work internships, goal setting, cultural and historic teachings, resume and letter writing, portfolio development and certified trainings. 

The Essential Skills Instructor will be a responsible for the delivery of the Essential Skills program curriculum.  This includes coordinating the day to day operation of the management of classroom delivery, lesson planning, student support, design and delivery of individualized structured workplace essential skills training plan, and aligning participant goals to assist in reaching sustainable employment.  This while being flexible and responsive to learner needs, making necessary adjustments using appropriate instructional methodologies.  

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a Degree or Certificate in Education, Adult Education or literacy education, or an equivalent combination of a relevant post secondary education, experience and training.  The incumbent will have a minimum of three (3) years experience working in a classroom or instructor setting, and must demonstrate success in lesson planning and coordination, program management, and leadership skills. Experience in Communication and creative problem solving, working within specific timeframes and a commitment to cultural reclamation practice are essential.  Certification in Essential Skills instruction preferred.

Working as part of an Education Team and independently, the classroom instructor will:

• Utilize various Essential Skills resources and software for the benefit of the students
• Maintain comprehensive and detailed participant document files.
• Provide assistance in the coordination and supervision of additional activities when requested.
• Provide ongoing employment and training supports.
• Provide daily individual and group essential skills instruction.
• Create a positive, safe, supportive learning environment.
• Adapt teaching approach to meet individual learning styles.
• Provide culturally appropriate materials and resources.
• Support students in sustaining work practicum placements.
• Have experience in preparation and delivery of curriculum, management of student academic progress, and report writing;
• Provide creative leadership, mentorship, and support to their students.
• Practice and possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication, both written and oral, and professional work behavior;

Please feel free to voluntarily self-identify if you are an Aboriginal candidate. 

Salaries are commensurate with qualifications. Ka N Kanichihk offers an attractive Health Benefits Package.

The successful candidate must provide a criminal record, child abuse registry check.

Please forward your resume and cover letter by the end of the business day on September 23, 2014 to:

Yvonne Jordaan
Director of Workplace Essential Skills
Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.
455 McDermot Ave.
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 0B6
E-mail: djordaan@kanikanichihk.ca

Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.