Job Postings

Deadline to apply is August 16th, 2025

The Board of Directors is the legal authority for P.E.I. Literacy Alliance Inc. As a member of the Board, a director acts in a position of trust and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization, which includes fiscal responsibility and strategic direction.

Our ideal applicant:

• Is willing to serve on board committees
• Is willing to support our special events such as our annual fundraiser
• Has an understanding of board governance (we provide training as well)
• Aims to stay informed on sector trends and the impact of literacy

You would be required to:

• Be committed to our mission “to make literacy services easy to access for the people of PEI”
• Attend and participate in quarterly 2-hour board meetings
• Attend our Annual General Meeting – September 24th, 2024, at 9am
• Be a representative of one of our member organizations – members are listed here https://peiliteracy.ca/members/If your organization is not a member yet, please complete the membership application here https://peiliteracy.ca/members/.

As a Director you will:

• Bring your knowledge, skills, and diversity of perspective
• Approve policy and recommendations received from the committees and senior staff
• Review bylaws and policies
• Recommend bylaw and policy improvements to the membership
• Maintain confidentially
• Act in the best interest of the organization
• Participate in the development of our strategic plan
• Participate on board committees
• Approve and review our budget and financial statements
• Approve the hiring, evaluation, and release of the executive director
• Assist in developing and maintaining positive relations among the board, committees, staff members and community

Terms of Service: 2-year term with potential to renew for an additional term up to a maximum of 3 two-year terms.

We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with disabilities.

If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at info@peiliteracy.ca.

Deadline to apply: August 16th, 2024

How to apply: Please send cover letter and resume to info@peiliteracy.ca

Deadline to apply is April 18, 2025

Job Title: Tutor
Clients: Children in grades K to 6
Duration: 10 weeks starting in mid-June
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Wage: $18.20/hour includes vacation pay
Location: To be determined (a public library or other public location)
Employer: PEI Literacy Alliance

Screening Requirements

You must be:

• A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person on whom refugee protection has been conferred
• Not working at another full-time job
• Completed at least one year of post-secondary, vocational or technical program
• 16 years of age or older
• Willing to sign a waiver
• Willing to get a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check done
• Have access to a vehicle and be willing to travel

Job Description

As a tutor, you will:

• participate in training, set your own weekly schedule, communicate with parents and teachers, and create unique lesson plans for each student
• tutor 30 or more students in one-on-one sessions 50 minutes a week
• work independently

While this position is an independent one and requires tutors to take initiative and set their own schedule, we offer many supports.  We will give you the necessary training, resources, and information you will need to succeed. Training and resources are paid, and mileage is reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 5-12
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to work independently
• Strong ability to be creative and innovative

Assets

• • Ability to tutor French students in grades K-6
  • Knowledge of effective literacy teaching strategies
  • Experience working with children with learning disabilities

You will be responsible to:

• Attend and participate in all orientation and training sessions
• Organize your own schedule, coordinating it with parents’ schedule
• Respond to emails in a timely manner
• Develop unique lesson plans for students
• Report to your supervisor/mentor regularly
• Maintain good communication with parents
• Write and submit final reports for each child at the end of the tutoring term
• Submit timesheets and mileage sheets bi-weekly to your supervisor
• Keep all information organized and confidential
• Assist in collecting evaluation information

You must apply using our online application link below. We will not accept resumes by email or mail. 
Apply for Tutor Position Here

Deadline to apply is April 18, 2025
If you have any questions, please email us at: rsl@peiliteracy.ca