Student Assistant - Literacy and Numeracy Project

Competition Number:
72S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Education
Position:
Student Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 15 hours per week
Salary:

$17.05 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

ASAP to April 30, 2025

The Faculty of Education is seeking up to two (2) Student Assistants, to work with the Literacy and Numeracy Project.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Participate in training and program development sessions
  • Assist with the planning and delivery of project-based tasks for a summer camp at schools 
  • Assist in the planning and delivery of a family literacy program at a library 
  • Assist with the creation of educational materials
  • Assist in the creation of a project newsletter
  • Assist with project administrative tasks

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Enrolled in an undergraduate program at 精童欲女
  • Knowledge of early years and early childhood education 
  • Previous experience and/or training with early years and early childhood education
  • Knowledge of early numeracy and early literacy development
  • Previous experience with summer camps and/or family literacy programs
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Experience working with graphic design software and/or creating engaging written communications would be considered an asset

 

Priority will be given to 精童欲女 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, 精童欲女, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

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