Duration until June 2027 (possibility of extension)

Start Date

September 2026

Application Deadline

Open until filled

Compensation

$20/hour

Hours of Work

15-20 hours/week (TBD)

Location

Grande Prairie

Description

Why Literacy? Work with purpose at United for Literacy.

Canada’s literacy divide widens daily because so many people lack adequate support. Solving systemic literacy challenges is key to advancing social equity and prosperity across our country. Literacy changes everything.

United for Literacy, formerly Frontier College, is a national charity that was founded in 1899. We believe literacy is a right, and that every place can be a learning place. Our vision is a Canada in which everyone has the literacy skills they need to achieve their goals at school, at work, and in life. Our mission is to provide local learning support programs that change lives.

By providing programming in Grande Prairie, we acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territories of the Beaver Cree, Dene and Métis people as well as all people who make their homes in the Treaty 8 region.

The Opportunity

As part of the Grande Prairie team, our Support Staff facilitate the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the 1:1 Reading Support Program at local elementary schools. The program aims to improve the reading, writing, and comprehension skills of children between the ages of 5-12 years comprising of a diverse population including First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students. Reporting to the Community Coordinator, the program staff will work independently and collaboratively to support volunteers, tutor students, and complete administrative tasks.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:





- Collaborate with United for Literacy staff and liaise with school administrators to coordinate program delivery (including the distribution and collection of learner registration forms, generating a list of learners, creating a tutoring schedule etc.)
- Read one-on-one and in small groups with children and youth with an aim to improve their reading, comprehension and writing skills
- Competently deliver a high-quality literacy program by implementing resources and strategies that align with our student-centered approach
- As time permits and with CC approval, support school-related literacy initiatives and create additional learning opportunities/resources for implementation across all schools
- Conduct reading assessments and evaluations to determine and track learner progress
- Support a small team of volunteers to tutor children and youth
- Perform administrative tasks as required, including tracking attendance, conducting learner assessments, collecting surveys/testimonials, entering data on Teams, uploading photos etc.

Skills, Attributes and Requirements:

- Experience delivering informal learning opportunities for children and youth
- Experience working with diverse groups, ages, and diverse populations
- Excellent spoken and written communication
- Very strong administrative and organizational skills
- Positive,



resourceful, adaptable, and reliable
- Able to think critically, solve problems and manage details
- Ability to effectively mentor others
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and adapt to a changing environment/schedule
- Comfortable working with computers, including basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Candidates must have or will have to complete a criminal record check including a Vulnerable Sector Search (costs will be reimbursed)

Additional Assets:

- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Experience or interest in the fields of formal/informal education, teaching, or community literacy programming
- Experience working with First Nation, Métis and Inuit individuals or communities

Interested candidates can email their cover letter and resume to: Desiree Pequeno, Grande Prairie Community Coordinator, [email protected]

Subject Line: Reading Support Staff – [Name]

Application deadline:

No phone calls, please. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.

For more information about United for Literacy, visit www.unitedforliteracy.ca In keeping with our ongoing efforts to promote equity and reflect the diversity of our organization, we encourage applications from Inuit, First Nations and Métis peoples, as well as persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Furthermore, we welcome applications from individuals who self-identify on the basis of any of the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code. We invite applicants to request accommodation, as required, throughout the application and hiring process.

📌 Reading Program Support Staff (Grande Prairie)
🏢 Frontier College - Lower Mainland
📍 Grande Prairie