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This position is part of the Canada Summer Jobs Grant.  We are looking for applicants between the ages of 15- 30 years of age and will begin around July 1st, 2026.

The Estevan Area Literacy Group Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing literacy and essential skills programs. Since our founding in 2007, we have been committed to supporting individuals of

This position is part of the Canada Summer Jobs Grant.  We are looking for applicants between the ages of 15- 30 years of age and will begin around July 1st, 2026.

The Estevan Area Literacy Group Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing literacy and essential skills programs. Since our founding in 2007, we have been committed to supporting individuals of all ages and backgrounds, offering programs in English as a Second Language, family and early childhood literacy, and developing new initiatives for workplace, adult, and young teen literacy.

Overall Responsibility:
The Junior Literacy Assistant will provide support to the Literacy Coordinator and Summer Literacy Assistant. She or he will play an active role in assisting with children summer programs.

Duties/Tasks:
o    Assisting with the delivery of our summer literacy programs like, Nature Smarts (a program for children from 4 to 12.
o    Assisting in the planning of crafts for the programs
o    Preparation of materials for the programs
o     Loading materials for transportation to program locations
o     Assisting with set-up of games and activities
o     Assisting children with crafts
o     Coordinating games
o     Leading small groups of children in songs, finger plays, stories, activities and crafts
o     Reading with participants in the programs
o     Clean-up of materials

Experience:
o    Previous experience working with children

Skills Required:
o    Excellent written skills
o    Excellent communication skills
o    Ability to read out loud with enthusiasm
o    Writing skills
o    Computer skills
o    Ability to work independently
o    Time Management
o    Ability to work as part of a team
o    First Aid/CPR Level C(preferred)

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