About Project Literacy Central Okanagan Society:

Project Literacy is a literacy charity providing free literacy programs for low-income adults,

immigrants, refugees, seniors, families, and children. We were established in 1986 and are the only literacy focused charity in the Central Okanagan.

We have a large volunteer base of over 100 volunteers and support over 200 individuals each year. Our programs take place at our Learning Centre, (107 – 2293 Leckie Road) at elementary schools throughout the Central Okanagan, and at KCR Community Resources.

Responsibilities:

· Instruct Pre LINC, Low-Literacy classes taking place for three, 12-week sessions between September 2026 and July 2027

· During each 12-week session, there are two afternoon classes, each class lasts 1.5 hours

· Follow submitted and agreed upon course guidelines

· Provide student testing at the end of each 12-week session

· Share test results and student success stories with the LINC Supervisor and the Director of Services

· Attend occasional meetings with the Director of Services, LINC supervisor and Project Literacy’s Executive Director

Hours:

15 hours per week for three, 12-week sessions per year between September and July.

Work schedule:

During each 12-week session, your schedule will be Tuesday to Thursday, 12

noon to 5pm for a total of 15 hours per week.





Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in education, ESL certificate, or equivalent education and experience.

· Minimum two years’ experience teaching English as a Second Language

· Experience with literacy assessment and evaluation strategies

· Training and experience in developing and following lesson plans

· Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others

· Robust Microsoft product skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

· Excellent spoken and written English

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to speak additional languages an asset

· Own transportation required

· Local travel required

Hourly rate: $28.70 per hour.

Start date: September 8, 2026

Apply with cover letter identifying your suitability and interest in this position, and a detailed resume, by 5:00pm, Friday, August 28, 2026, to: [email protected]

We thank all applicants, however, only those being interviewed will be contacted.

Pay: $27.70-$28.70 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate

- Kelowna, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Please attach a cover letter for us to review

Work Location: In person

📌 Part-time Low Literacy, ESL Instructor (Kelowna)
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