Job Description

The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is seeking applications from qualified individuals to fill the position of Project Assistant in the Faculty of Education\'s Literacy & Numeracy Outreach Project.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the creation of materials and resources to support the delivery of education initiatives related to the project
• Help create and deliver play-based learning programs for parents and children
• Support the Project Manager with administrative duties associated with the summer literacy & numeracy camp program, early childhood outreach program and afterschool tutoring program
• Make on-site visits to program locations to support student staff including the transportation of books and materials
• Participate in training and program development sessions
• Help collect data by providing participants with surveys created by our program evaluation team
• Assist in the ordering, purchasing, and photocopying of program material
• Take notes at meetings, and draft minutes for the Project Manager to review
• Assist the Project Manager in the regular updating of the Literacy Outreach Project website
• Help in the creation of the monthly project newsletter, the \xe2\x80\x9cElemeno Press\xe2\x80\x9d
• Organize program resources stored in the Education Learning Commons, file documents
• Assist in the delivery of one-to-one afterschool tutoring programs, act as a substitute as and when needed
• Take part in regular professional development and attend meetings with partner organizations
• Supervise student interns in the absence of the Project Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful candidate(s) will have a diploma in a related field. A Bachelor of Education degree would be considered an asset
• A specialization in Early Learning and/or an understanding of early literacy, early numeracy and play pedagogy would be considered an asset
• Excellent organizational skills are required
• Experience working for a community outreach organization or project would be considered an asset
• The candidate must be able to travel to local school(s). A valid driver\'s license is required
• Training in First Aid, Food Handling and Non-Violent Crisis intervention would be considered an asset

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 posted on the . Applications will not be accepted via email.

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, .

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

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