Education Coordinator
Job in
Kelowna, BC, Canada
Listed on 2026-06-23
Listing for:
Project Literacy Central Okanagan Society
Part Time
position Listed on 2026-06-23
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Youth Development, Education Administration -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Project Literacy, a registered charity provides free literacy support for adults, immigrants, refugees, seniors, families, and children. We have been operating continuously since 1986 and are the only literacy focused charity in the Central Okanagan. We have a large volunteer base of over 200 active volunteers and support over 300 individuals each year.
Job Description
The Education Coordinator coordinates several programs taking place throughout the year. This includes:
Primary Focus:
The One to One In-School Reading Support Program for students in grades 1-4 (from October to May) currently operating in 14 elementary schools
The Summer Reading Program (during July and August)
The Digital Literacy Program for Seniors (September to June)
Relief support for The One-to-One Adult Tutoring Program
This position involves working extensively with adult volunteers, including volunteer assessment, training, and scheduling.
Responsibilities/Daily Tasks
One to One Reading Program (Primary responsibility)
Coordinate the program which is currently taking place in 14 elementary schools
Advise other interested elementary schools of the program
Meet with elementary teachers to determine how many of their students require reading support
Coordinate volunteer tutor placement in elementary schools
Train volunteer tutors, and support their tutoring with students
Provide regular updates and program reports
Coordinate volunteer appreciation events and gatherings
This program runs from October to June
Summer Reading Program (Primary Responsibility)
Teaching children in grades 1-4 improved reading skills
Develop summer reading program curriculum – the program runs half days Monday to Thursday throughout July and August
In collaboration with elementary school teachers, register qualifying students for the Summer Reading Program. The summer reading program supports 36 students over July and August.
Register students and advise parents of the commitments to the summer program
Digital Literacy Program (Support Position)
Provide assessments of seniors’ digital literacy needs
Match seniors with a volunteer tutor
Monitor tutor/learner match to ensure digital literacy goals are met
Interview and assess volunteer tutors
One to One Adult Tutoring Program (Support Position)
Interview learners and provide standardized assessment instruments to determine their literacy level
Interview new volunteers, conduct criminal record checks and reference reviews
Match volunteer tutors with learners
Develop an individualized assessment-based education plan for each learner
Plan training workshops, prepare training materials and conduct tutor training
Provide ongoing educational support to tutor-learner pairs as needed
Other Responsibilities
Perform general administrative duties facilitating information flow to staff, educators, schools, tutors and learners
Monitor learning resources and recommend appropriate additions
Maintain the communication network to appropriate community service providers, and participate in community tables focusing on community literacy and early literacy
Keep up to date records on learner and tutor intake and activity data and provide programs reports as needed
Maintain learner and tutor file information and protect confidentiality
Participate in public awareness and fundraising events held throughout the year
Relation of the position to others in the organization
Reports directly to Executive Director
Works closely with other Education Coordinators
Works cooperatively with the Office Administrator
Supervises Summer Student
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Sciences or equivalent
Experience training and coordinating volunteers
Experience working with the elementary school system
Experience with educational assessment and evaluation strategies
Training and experience in developing lesson and program plans
Experience coordinating and leading summer reading programs for children in grades 1-4
Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others
Strong Microsoft product skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Experience with volunteer management software (i.e.: Better Impact)
Excellent spoken and written English skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Good conflict management skills
Your own transportation is required for this position
Travel across the Central Okanagan Region is required
Ability to speak additional languages an asset
Salary
$27 - 30/hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Health Benefits Plan
Health Benefits Plan (after end of probation period)
Days of work
Monday to Friday
Hours
34 hours per week
Work Location
107-2293 Leckie Road, Kelowna, BC
A criminal record check for working with vulnerable children is required for this position.
Apply here or send a Cover Letter and Resumé via email to
Final date to receive applications is Friday, June 19, 2026. Due to the large number of applications, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.
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