Our City, Our Future

St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 robust, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about a subject and would like to teach others about it? The City of St. John’s Recreation Division is currently seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic Adult Program Instructor, who enjoys working with the public, to teach Life Long Learners Programs.

Accountabilities

Adult Program Instructors must be comfortable planning, developing and implementing program instruction to adults in a group setting. They will be required to have a specific content plan developed prior to the start of classes based on a topic that pertains to their educational field of expertise and perform in a direct leadership capacity to deliver weekly programs. Adult Program Instructors are required to request and maintain the necessary supplies required for the program, and compile and monitor attendance of participants.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work.



The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

• Recognized training/experience in continued education for older adults.

- Experience in teaching educational programs in a group setting
- General knowledge of current technology
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience working with older adults
- Formal education with Diploma/Certificate or Degree in Education (i.e. History, Folklore, Geography, Philosophy, Social Sciences, etc.)

Other Requirements

- Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Record Screening Certificate AND Vulnerable Sector Check (or equivalent) – Dated not more than six months prior to hire
- Successful applicant would be expected to have the specific lesson plan content developed prior to the start of employment.

Physical Requirements

This position requires physical agility and stamina to carry out required duties.

Hours of Work

Program Schedule: Mondays from 10:00am - 12:00pm weekly

Period of Employment

September 2026 - June 2027

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.

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