Adult Literacy Instructor

Job Description

Recruitment Details

Adult Literacy Instructor

Department: Community Services, Library Services Division

Designated Work Location: Harvey Smith Library (999 Sargent Avenue), On-Site

Position Type: Part-time

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; Hours vary, approx. 27 hours per week Mid-August through June

Salary: $ $34.91 hourly as per the Library Service Assistant 4 Classification within the C.U.P.E Collective Agreement.

Employee Group: C.U.P.E.

Posting No.: 126774

Closing Date: March 4, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self- declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

As the Adult Literacy Instructor, you will oversee the Adult Literacy Program at Harvey Smith Library and foster a positive and welcoming learning space. You will assess and intake learners, instruct in the classroom, provide referrals to supports and other literacy and learning programs and maintain the records required for operating the program.

As The Adult Literacy Instructor, Your Duties Will Include

Oversee the operation of an Adult Literacy Program including learner intake and teaching (Manitoba Stages; stages 1 and 2).
Create individualized learner plans, applying the principles of adult learning and the Manitoba Stages.
Provide quality teaching in reading, writing, computer and document use.
Select learning resources for the classroom.
Conduct assessments of learner progress.
Maintain an inclusive, respectful and welcoming space for learners to achieve their goals.
Refer learners to mental health, financial and employment supports, as needed.
Assist in grant reporting, program documentation, and maintaining program statistics.
Promote the program with community agencies and other literacy and learning programs.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

Undergraduate degree or the equivalent in training and experience.
Meets Manitoba Competency Standard for Adult Literacy Instructors (Level 1 certificate).
2 years' experience in instruction in an Adult Literacy Program or in an Adult Learning Centre.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience instructing adult learners within the Manitoba Stages Framework.
Understanding and ability to apply Adult Learning Principles using a learner-centered approach.
Training and experience in adult literacy assessment and evaluation.
Training and experience in developing individualized learning plans and portfolios.
Responsive and adaptable to various learner preferences.
Excellent communication skills and knowledge of English reading, writing, and numeracy.
Must possess good planning, decision making, problem solving and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently.
Experience in budgeting, reporting and/or grant writing.
Proficient in computers including MS Office
IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service at application.

Conditions Of Employment

The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

Current resume and cover letter (Required).
Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*

Notes

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Position Reports To: Administrative Coordinator of Adult Programming and Outreach

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.