Kindergarten Literacy Links - Summer Student Position, CLOSES: February 13, 2023 Kindergarten Literacy Links - Summer Student Position Job at St. James-Assiniboia School Division

St. James-Assiniboia School Division Winnipeg, MB

St. James-Assiniboia School Division

“Great Schools for Growing and Learning”

Our Division is looking to fill the following position/s:


Kindergarten Literacy Links Program Facilitator – Summer Student (Several Positions)

The literacy facilitator will work with pre-Kindergarten students and their parents remotely using Microsoft Teams. The
facilitator will conduct virtual sessions to:
  • Provide literacy and numeracy information to parents.
  • Demonstrate and assist in providing developmentally appropriate and enriching literacy and numeracy learning
experiences.
  • Complete an individual assessment of the child’s level of development.
  • Assist in facilitating family literacy events, pending Covid regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Works directly with pre-kindergarten children and parents remotely to provide literacy and numeracy information and
to model and demonstrate literacy and numeracy activities.
  • Keeps complete records of all virtual sessions (child information, observations, assessment data, etc.).
  • Maintains tracking system for all electronic communication with families.
  • Participates in initial training program and attends regular weekly meetings with Literacy Links staff and supervisors.
  • Prepares and delivers (mileage allowance given) home packages for children.
  • Assists in planning and facilitating family literacy events in the St. James community.
  • Maintains flexible schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and occasional Saturdays to accommodate remote sessions
with all families.
  • Approximately 40 hours per week for 16 weeks (May – August).

Qualifications:

  • University undergraduates, preferably in Faculty of Education.
  • Experience working with young children.
  • Good interpersonal and collaborative skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully both with parents and children.
  • Ability to follow oral and written directions effectively.
  • Ability to take initiative; self-motivated.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Valid Driver’s License and use of vehicle.
  • Ability to work remotely from home.

START DATE: May 8, 2023

RATE OF PAY: $14.72 to $15.63 per hour + 4% vacation pay (currently under review).

If you are interested in applying, please submit a resume, cover letter and a completed non-teaching application (available
online at www.sjasd.ca) by Monday, February 13, 2023 to:
Cindy Labaty, Manager, Human Resources
St. James-Assiniboia School Division
2574 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0H8
Fax: 204-831-0859
Email: sstudentpostings@sjasd.ca

The St. James-Assiniboia School Division is proud to employ staff who represent the diverse
community it serves and is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free work environment. If you need to be accommodated during any
phase of the hiring process, please contact Human Resources to request special accommodation. All information received relating to
accommodation will be kept confidential.

Your interest is appreciated but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. All interested applicants may
apply however, due to grant funding requirements, student applicants between the ages of 18-29, who are returning to school in
the fall, bilingual, youth with a disability or aboriginal and Metis people may be given preference in the hiring process.
Employment is contingent upon the provision of clear Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry checks.




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