Reading Program Facilitator: 

• Opportunity: Literacy Program Facilitator (Hybrid)
• Status: Part-time Contractor (up to 20 hours per week over 6-7 months each year)
• Weekly Commitment: Up to 5 days per week (from approx 4 pm – 8 pm and Saturday mornings)
• Program Delivery Cycles: Spring: March – June and Fall: September – December
• Number of Openings: Eleven (11)
• Rate: $25.00 per hour

Position Summary:

This role will support and facilitate our Reading Partnership for Black Parents (RPBP) program. RPBP is a safe space for black families to come together and learn. Providing an evidence-informed reading program that has helped hundreds of caregivers teach their children ages 4-6 to read. Delivered in 10 weekly lessons, trained facilitators introduce learning strategies as Black children and their caregivers participate in play-based activities. At the end of the program, caregivers will have the skills, knowledge, resources, patience and confidence to create a positive learning environment at home.

You will join a team of educators, coordinators and delivery partners committed to creating an engaging learning experience and fostering a fun, inclusive environment that participation and growth. Your responsibilities include delivering and facilitating the reading program, ensuring participant involvement, tracking attendance and assignment completion, and monitoring progress throughout the program. Each facilitator will receive comprehensive training on program delivery requirements, along with ongoing support from TRP staff as needed. Additionally, you will assist with pre and post-session assessments to evaluate the program’s success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support parents as they develop the skills & confidence needed to teach their children how to read.
• Help children as they develop the social & literacy skills needed to be successful in school & life.
• Train to become an expert in delivering the program curriculum and conducting assessments for children and caregivers while providing a fun and interactive environment.
• Candidates must be available up to 20 hours weekly from March to June and September to December.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• We require individuals who identify as Black and possess experience working with culturally diverse communities.
• B.ED, RECE, CSW, CYW and community workers are encouraged to apply.
• Have successful experiences leading community-based workshops involving marginalized community members, particularly women.
• Demonstrate an interest in family reading and literacy practices and will ideally have knowledge of best practices for teaching reading to young children (age 4 to 6).
• Excellent planning, time management & organizational skills.
• Enthusiastic, high energy, collaborative, family-centric approach to facilitation.
• Experience with video conferencing platforms, including Zoom and Google Meet, is preferred.
• Access to the internet and laptop/computer with video & audio capability is required.
• Ability to commute around the GTA (access to a vehicle is a significant asset)

About Us:

Our vision is that every child, in every community, has the literacy skills and self-determination to positively impact their world.

Our mission is to build community and cultivate a love of reading for children and families through inclusive, interactive and evidence-informed literacy programming.

The Reading Partnership (TRP) began as a response to the low literacy rates in Toronto’s Kingston-Galloway/Orton Park (KGO) neighbourhood. In 2011, 49% of Grade 3 students across the KGO neighbourhood were not meeting the provincial standards for reading, with Black, low-income, and racialized students being overrepresented in this number.

TRP was established that same year with the goal to promote and improve literacy in low-income, high potential communities in Scarborough and beyond. Built to help children and families who are typically failed by the education system, TRP provides access to free, high-quality literacy programs. A decade later, our work is growing into a movement dedicated to improving literacy all across Canada.

You can learn more about The Reading Partnership at www.readingpartnership.com.

How to Apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter, including why you are the best candidate, to our Indeed posting. Click here for a link to the posting.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted for an interview. The Reading Partnership strives to foster an environment that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. It is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. Please advise if you require accommodations to ensure a fair and equitable selection process.

Deadline to Apply: The deadline for this position is Monday, February 17, 2025.