Get SET (Skills, Education and Training) – Detention and Classroom Learning Instructor

Niagara Regional Native Centre (NRNC)

Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, with instruction at approved detention and correctional facilities throughout the Niagara Region

Employment Type: Full-time

Annual Salary: $45,000–$50,000

Benefits: NRNC Employee Benefits Package

Schedule: Monday to Friday, with flexibility based on program and institutional schedules

Reports To: Get SET Program Coordinator (proposed; subject to confirmation)

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

About Niagara Regional Native Centre

Niagara Regional Native Centre (NRNC) is an Indigenous community-based organization dedicated to supporting the well-being, cultural identity, education, and self-determination of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and families throughout the Niagara Region.

Through culturally grounded programming, education, advocacy, and community partnerships, NRNC promotes lifelong learning, cultural continuity, personal development, and wholistic wellness.

Our work recognizes the interconnectedness of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being and seeks to reduce systemic barriers to education, employment, and community participation.

About the Get SET Program The Get SET (Skills, Education and Training) Program, formerly known as Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS), supports adult learners in developing the essential skills needed to achieve educational, employment, apprenticeship, and independence goals.

The program provides individualized assessments, learner plans, classroom instruction, and skills development opportunities in:

- Reading, writing, and communication.
- Numeracy and practical mathematics.
- Digital literacy and technology.
- Problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Employment readiness and workplace communication.
- Academic upgrading and further education preparation.
- Goal setting, independence, and lifelong learning.

At NRNC, the program uses culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and learner-centred approaches to support Indigenous adults and others experiencing barriers to education and employment.

Position Summary

Niagara Regional Native Centre is seeking a dedicated, adaptable, and culturally knowledgeable Detention and Classroom Learning Instructor to support the delivery of the Get SET Program.

The successful candidate will provide individualized and group-based adult education instruction in community classroom environments and approved detention or correctional facilities.

The Instructor will plan, deliver, and evaluate educational programming designed to strengthen literacy, numeracy, communication, digital literacy, problem-solving, and employment readiness skills.

The position requires an understanding of adult learning principles, culturally safe education, trauma-informed instructional practices, and the unique challenges faced by individuals involved with the justice system.

The Instructor will collaborate with program staff, institutional education personnel, and community partners to support learners in achieving their educational, employment, and personal development goals.

Key ResponsibilitiesClassroom Instruction and Adult Education

- Develop and deliver individualized and group-based adult education instruction aligned with Get SET objectives and applicable Employment Ontario requirements.
- Provide instruction in reading, writing, numeracy, digital literacy, communication, and practical problem-solving.
- Develop structured lesson plans, learning activities, and instructional resources appropriate to individual learner needs.
- Adapt instruction to accommodate different literacy levels, learning styles, abilities, and educational backgrounds.
- Provide tutoring, academic upgrading, and educational assistance.
- Support learners preparing for secondary school completion, post-secondary education, apprenticeship training, employment, or increased independence.
- Incorporate practical learning activities involving financial literacy, workplace communication, life skills, and goal setting.
- Create welcoming and inclusive classroom environments that encourage confidence, participation, and lifelong learning.
- Monitor learner participation, progress, and achievement of educational objectives.

Detention and Correctional Facility Instruction
- Deliver approved educational programming within designated detention or correctional facilities.
- Provide literacy, numeracy, communication, and educational upgrading instruction in custodial learning environments.
- Adapt lesson plans and instructional materials to accommodate institutional schedules, security requirements, and restrictions on technology and resources.
- Collaborate with institutional education personnel to coordinate classroom access, schedules, and learning resources.
- Follow all institutional security procedures, professional boundaries, and confidentiality requirements.
- Maintain respectful, culturally safe, and trauma-informed instructional practices.




- Support learners in developing realistic educational and employment goals.
- Recognize the impacts of incarceration, interrupted education, trauma, and systemic barriers on adult learning.
- Support educational continuity and appropriate community referrals when learners are preparing for release, where permitted.
- Maintain accurate learner documentation in accordance with institutional and NRNC procedures.

Learner Assessment and Individualized Learning Plans
- Support learner intake, educational assessments, and identification of individual learning needs.
- Develop and maintain individualized learner plans in accordance with applicable program requirements.
- Establish achievable learning objectives in collaboration with participants.
- Monitor learner progress through ongoing assessments and documented learning activities.
- Adapt instructional strategies and learner plans based on progress and identified needs.
- Maintain accurate attendance records, assessment results, and progress documentation.
- Support learners in identifying educational pathways and next steps toward employment, further education, apprenticeship, or independence.

Indigenous Cultural Safety and Culturally Responsive Education
- Incorporate Indigenous perspectives, cultural knowledge, and culturally relevant learning approaches into instructional programming where appropriate.
- Respect the distinct identities, histories, traditions, and experiences of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit learners.
- Recognize the impacts of colonialism, residential schools, the Sixties Scoop, intergenerational trauma, and systemic discrimination on educational experiences.
- Deliver instruction through trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally safe approaches.
- Promote respectful, inclusive, and non-judgmental learning environments.
- Support positive cultural identity, self-determination, and learner confidence.
- Collaborate with appropriate cultural resources and NRNC programs when beneficial and authorized.

Employment Readiness and Educational Pathways
- Provide instruction in workplace communication, time management, teamwork, problem-solving, and professional conduct.
- Support résumé preparation, employment applications, interview readiness, and practical workplace skills.
- Assist learners in exploring academic upgrading, apprenticeship, post-secondary education, vocational training, and employment opportunities.
- Integrate workplace-related literacy, numeracy, and digital skills into instructional activities.
- Coordinate appropriate referrals to education, training, employment, and community support services.

Program Administration and Reporting
- Maintain accurate learner records, attendance information, instructional documentation, and progress assessments.
- Complete required learner plans, evaluations, statistical records, and program reports.
- Ensure documentation meets applicable Employment Ontario and NRNC reporting requirements.
- Submit accurate reports within established deadlines.
- Protect confidential learner information and follow approved information-sharing procedures.
- Assist with instructional scheduling, classroom preparation, and resource management.
- Participate in program evaluations, professional development, staff meetings, and continuous improvement activities.
- Maintain professional communication with program staff and institutional partners.
- Perform other duties reasonably related to the position as assigned by the designated supervisor.

Health, Safety, and Professional Accountability
- Follow NRNC policies and applicable detention or correctional facility procedures.
- Comply with institutional security, identification, access, and emergency requirements.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with learners and institutional personnel.
- Exercise sound judgment and professionalism in challenging classroom environments.
- Report safety concerns and incidents through established procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality, ethical conduct, and professional accountability.
- Participate in required institutional orientation and security training.

Qualifications and ExperienceEducation
- A college diploma or university degree in Adult Education, Education, Social Service Work, Indigenous Studies, Community Development, Literacy Education, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Training in adult literacy instruction, educational assessment, curriculum development, or individualized learning approaches is considered an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education, lived experience, cultural knowledge, and demonstrated instructional experience may be considered.





Experience and Knowledge
- Experience delivering adult education, literacy instruction, academic upgrading, tutoring, or skills-development programming.
- Understanding of adult learning principles and individualized instructional strategies.
- Experience supporting individuals facing barriers to education, employment, or community participation.
- Knowledge of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures, histories, and contemporary issues.
- Understanding of trauma-informed and culturally safe educational approaches.
- Experience working in detention, correctional, justice, or institutional environments is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with Ontario's Get SET program, formerly Literacy and Basic Skills, and the Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework is considered an asset.
- Experience conducting learner assessments, developing learning plans, and documenting educational progress.
- Knowledge of Employment Ontario programs, educational pathways, and community employment resources.

Skills and Competencies
- Excellent instructional, facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to engage adult learners with diverse educational backgrounds and abilities.
- Strong lesson-planning, instructional design, and classroom management abilities.
- Excellent organizational, time-management, documentation, and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong problem-solving, adaptability, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Sound judgment, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality.
- Ability to adapt instructional delivery to environments with limited technology and resources.
- Commitment to equity, accessibility, cultural safety, and educational inclusion.

Additional Employment Requirements
- Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence and access to reliable transportation.
- Ability to meet applicable institutional security clearance and background screening requirements.
- Willingness to complete required institutional orientation and security training.
- Willingness to obtain or maintain Standard First Aid and CPR certification where required.
- Ability to travel throughout the Niagara Region for classroom instruction, institutional programming, and meetings.
- Flexibility to accommodate institutional schedules and program requirements.
- Commitment to NRNC policies, professional boundaries, confidentiality, and workplace health and safety standards.

Compensation and Advantages Annual Salary: $45,000–$50,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Niagara Regional Native Centre offers:

- NRNC employee benefits package.
- Professional development and instructional training opportunities.
- A supportive, inclusive, and culturally grounded workplace.
- Opportunities to contribute to Indigenous education and community development.
- A collaborative team environment committed to reducing barriers to learning.
- Meaningful employment supporting adult learners in achieving educational and employment goals.

Indigenous Hiring Preference and Equal Opportunity Employment Niagara Regional Native Centre is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

As an Indigenous-led organization serving Indigenous communities, NRNC recognizes the importance of Indigenous representation, lived experience, cultural knowledge, and community connections.

In accordance with applicable provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code, including sections 14 and 24 where applicable, preference may be given to qualified First Nations, Métis, and Inuit applicants.

NRNC welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to maintaining an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process.

Reasonable accommodation is available throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

- A current résumé outlining relevant education, qualifications, and instructional experience.
- A cover letter describing their interest in the position and experience supporting adult learners, Indigenous communities, or individuals facing barriers to education.
- Contact information for two professional references.

Please submit applications to:

Daniel Harrison

Programs Manager

Niagara Regional Native Centre

Email: [email protected]

Email Subject: Application – Get SET Detention and Classroom Learning Instructor

Application Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Applications will be reviewed as received. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Niagara Regional Native Centre thanks all applicants for their interest in advancing Indigenous education, lifelong learning, and equitable access to educational opportunities throughout the Niagara Region.

Pay: $17.60-$44.70 per hour

Work Location: In person

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