Student Assistant - Program Facilitator and Tutor (Up To 3 Positions) - Faculty of Education

Competition Number:
130S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Education
Position:
Student Assistant - Program Facilitator and Tutor (3)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 10 hours per week 
Salary:

$21.20 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

October 31, 2024 – March 14, 2025

The UPEI Faculty of Education is seeking up to three education students to help facilitate school-age programs which are part of the Literacy and Numeracy Outreach Project.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participate in training and program development sessions
  • Plan and deliver arts and play-based after-school tutoring sessions to help support the literacy and numeracy needs of school-age children
  • Work closely with families to foster a sense of community and a supportive, active learning environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Successful candidate(s) will be enrolled in a UPEI undergraduate program
  • Previous experience and or training in early years and early childhood education
  • Knowledge of early numeracy and early literacy development
  • Understanding of social and emotional learning
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a team
  • An understanding of play pedagogy, project-based learning and holistic education would be considered an asset
  • A Bachelor of Education degree will be considered an asset
  • A valid driver’s license and transportation are required to travel to different program sites. Students will receive mileage compensation

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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