Kumon Worker

Kumon Center Assistant - 3 Hrs a week based of Petawawa location.

Department:

Kumon

Accountability:

Work is performed under the direct guidance of the Kumon Instructor

Location:

Renfrew County

Family & Children's Services of Renfrew County is a multi-service agency committed to providing preventative, protective and socially inclusive services and programming that empower and strengthen everyone.

We are focused on cultivating a team-oriented work environment where everyone thrives.

Our goal is to develop and strengthen collaborative partnerships to increase availability, accessibility and quality of care to our communities.

Our agency commitments include:
moving forward Anti-Oppressive Practice, French Language Services and working alongside Indigenous Communities.

***: Center Assistants support the Kumon Instructor and/or Assistant Instructors in a variety of instructional and center management tasks. Job responsibilities are assigned by the Kumon Instructor and/or Assistant Instructors based upon the needs of each center. This position is part-time and may require you to work evenings and or on the weekend.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Kumon Center Assistant will:

• Relay messages and Parental concerns to the Instructor or Assistant Instructor in a timely manner
• Prepare student files
• Developing own knowledge of Kumon method and worksheets
• Assisting with marketing initiatives and retention events (ex: student awards, goalsetting parties
• Support Customer Service issues as they arise

DUTIES PERFORMED BY A KUMON CENTER ASSISTANT ON A REGULAR BASIS:

Early Learner/Primary Instruction:

• Working efficiently and effectively with one or two younger or new Kumon students at a time to provide instruction through utilization of the Kumon Method and worksheets
• Ensure proper study habits and work skills are being developed and train the students in center routine
• Individualizing strategies for student development based on student goals and communication with Instructor
• Ongoing assessment of student skills development
• Work closely with Instructor to develop and understand lesson plan and goals for each student in order to properly administer instruction individually

Grading:

• Grading of student classwork, homework, and corrections and organizing of Student worksheets
• Ensuring Student classwork is completed and corrected to 100%
• Assessing oral reading ability with reading students and providing necessary feedback
• Provide assistance/guidance to students, as needed, adhering to Kumon Method standards and center procedures
• Provide Instructor with written or verbal feedback, as needed, based on student observations and/or student performance on worksheets
• Work with other grading assistants to create a balanced workload to ensure grading is completed before the end of class

Front Desk:

• Answer incoming phone calls
• Communicating with students and parents during classtime, addressing student and parental needs, professionally, quickly, and quietly
• Assist with book check in/out
• Booking Center Appointments
• Assisting with the enrollment process

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong verbal communication skills, intermediate written communication skills preferred
• Proficient math skills an asset
• Proficient in basic computer usage
• Customer service minded individual
• Knowledge, experience, and understanding of the culture, history and current oppressions experienced by marginalized groups.
• Understanding of the CYFSA, Signs of Safety, Anti-Oppressive Practice and Strength-Based approach

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Strong proficiency in high school Math and/or English
• Available to work evenings and/or weekends and perform various tasks within the Centre as assigned
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work as part of a team and build relationships with coworkers and customers
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Love of learning

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office working condition apply
• Ability to travel and work out of different offices within Renfrew County

SALARY:

Student wage at per hour

Non student wage per hour

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