Job Description

Purpose

Reporting to the Entrepreneurship Program Lead; the instructor is required to teach 9 hours of Entrepreneurship Skills curriculum using Participatory Learning Methods, with 3 hours of paid preparatory time. The instructor will follow the developed curriculum and guide 10-15 new immigrant women entrepreneurs through a 10-week cohort.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct needs-assessment and follow appropriate lessons and activities accordingly Work with female clients from a variety of ethnicities and help them grow their entrepreneurship skills and foster engagement in various business development core learning areas Facilitate and administer appropriate lessons and activities to meet the needs of the clients Assist female entrepreneur clients and connect them to the available pool of coaches and mentors and follow up to ensure that they are getting the most from these connections Work closely with each client to maintain motivation and a desire to find develop their businesses to their full capacity Motivate and guide clients to participate in problem-solving and critical thinking. Critique and evaluate client performance and provide feedback for achieving success Record client attendance, prepare weekly management reports and update files when necessary Demonstrate commitment to the mission, the goals, and the educational philosophy of TIES Attend internal and external meetings of the organization Perform other related duties requested by the supervisors

Competencies

Knowledge of:

Entrepreneurship skills Women business empowerment Canadian business development practices Classroom teaching and management Curriculum and lesson planning Microsoft Office Equipment in classroom

Skills

Teaching adults Oral communication and writing Cross-cultural communication Time management Organizational skills for class instruction Conflict resolution Problem-solving skills Analytical skills Interpersonal skills Teamwork Adaptability

Traits Ability to:

Engage and motivate students in the class Monitor and adjust to needs of individuals in each cohort Demonstrate strong work ethics and commitment to the success of the organization

Education and Experience

The successful candidate will have a university degree in Education or Business Communications or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least two years of teaching experience in a related field is also required. Experience in a not-for-profit organization would be considered an asset. Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 20 months Part-time hours: 12 per week Salary: $35.00-$40.00 per hour Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Calgary, AB: reliably commute

Education

Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

teaching: 2 years (preferred) entrepreneurship: 2 years (preferred)
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 per week

Work Location: In person