Join our team of motivated educators who are passionate about making learning accessible to everyone! We are looking for tutors who care about making an impact in the lives of students facing learning disabilities and differences.
Job Description
Individualized Tutoring:
Provide one-on-one tutoring sessions for children with diverse learning needs, tailoring instruction to each student’s strengths and challenges. Use structured, multi-sensory literacy approaches—full training will be provided.
Assessment:
Complete assessments to determine each student’s reading level, strengths, and areas for growth. Monitor progress regularly and adjust instruction as needed.
Lesson Planning:
Create and deliver personalized lesson plans using a structured literacy framework. Incorporate multi-sensory and adaptive teaching strategies to support learning outcomes.
Progress Tracking:
Maintain clear records of student progress, noting improvements and areas for continued focus. Share updates with parents on a regular basis.
Collaboration:
Work collaboratively with parents and, when appropriate, other educators to support each student’s development.
Adaptability:
Stay current with effective teaching practices for literacy and learning differences, and adjust instructional methods as needed.
Motivation & Support:
Create a positive and encouraging learning environment. Support students through challenges while building confidence and celebrating progress.
Feedback:
Provide constructive feedback to students and their families, along with suggestions for reinforcing learning outside of sessions.
We are looking for Tutors with:
- Experience working with children. Experience in an educational or similar setting is preferred.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly share student progress and strategies with families.
- Empathy and a patient, supportive approach. The ability to connect with students who may face learning challenges is important for this role.
- Adaptability and an ability to tailor instruction to individual learners and apply a variety of teaching strategies.
- Strong organizational skills to manage lesson planning and track student progress effectively
Additional Assets (Not Required):
- Experience supporting students with learning differences or familiarity with structured literacy approaches is an asset. Comprehensive training will be provided.
- Backgrounds in education, psychology, or related fields are an asset but not required.
- Experience working with children in the foster care system or a knowledge of trauma-informed practice is an asset.
- Ability to tutor math as well (up to a high school level) is an asset but is not required.
Pay: $20.00-$21.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work Saturdays?
Work Location: In person
