Adult Program Instructor Life Long Learners

St. Johns is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. Johns is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff more than 1200 strong who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. Johns and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality we want you to help us make St. Johns a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

Are you passionate about a subject and would like to teach others about it The City of St. Johns Recreation Division is currently seeking a motivated enthusiastic and energetic Adult Program Instructor who enjoys working with the public to teach Life Long Learners Programs.

Adult Program Instructors must be comfortable planning developing and implementing program instruction to adults in a group setting. They will be required to have a specific content plan developed prior to the start of classes based on a topic that pertains to their educational field of expertise and perform in a direct leadership capacity to deliver weekly programs. Adult Program Instructors are required to request and maintain the necessary supplies required for the program and compile and monitor attendance of participants.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Recognized training/experience in continued education for older adults.
Experience in teaching educational programs in a group setting
General knowledge of current technology
Excellent communication skills
Experience working with older adults
Formal education with Diploma/Certificate or Degree in Education (i.e. History Folklore Geography Philosophy Social Sciences etc.)

Other Requirements
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Record Screening Certificate AND Vulnerable Sector Check (or equivalent) Dated not more than six months prior to hire
Successful applicant would be expected to have the specific lesson plan content developed prior to the start of employment.

This position requires physical agility and stamina to carry out required duties.

Program Schedule: Mondays from 10:00am - 12:00pm weekly

Period of Employment
September 2026 - June 2027

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. Johns does not accept applications in person by email fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

This City of St. Johns is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the communitys diversity.