JOB TITLE:

Educator, Mastering Mathematics

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Educators in Mastering Mathematics develop numeracy programming to groups of 2-4 children with an emphasis on number sense and operations. They employ multi-sensory teaching and learning strategies in accordance with Universal Design for Learning and best teaching practice. As part of this expectation, Educators participate in standardized diagnostic and summative assessment practices, while also designing their own summative assessments to track student progress. Educators provide a final report of learning to the parents/guardians of their students.

REPORTS TO:

Program Manager, Executive Director

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Program Manager to implement and deliver the program
• Uphold the Mission of CDL and its programs and services while conducting oneself in a professional manner as a representative of the organization
• Create a positive learning environment that encourages relationship-building between the students and yourself
• All educators must arrive at least 15 minutes before their session is scheduled to begin and remain available up to 15 minutes after each session for in-person sessions
• Online Educators must not ensure that they have reliable and secure high-speed internet access, a laptop, a microphone, speakers, and a webcam. Headphones are recommended.
• Online Educators must create their own private Team in MS Teams for each session and setup recurring MS Teams meetings to ensure that all families and CDL staff who need access have access. Training will be provided.
• Analyse assessments to determine each child's area of need
• Remain in consistent communication with the Program Manager to discuss instruction, achievement, and evaluation (e.g., lesson planning, data collection, behavioural concern, safety issue, technology troubleshooting)
• Manage all communications to families via email, including program surveys, weekly updates, notices to parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding changes in scheduling or cancellation of sessions, and responding to email inquiries as required
• Submit Progress reports (mid-point; 4 weeks) and Summative reports (end of the program; 8 weeks) to the Mastering Mathematics coordinator for approval. Then support by sending reports to the parent(s)/guardian(s) no more than three days after the due date established by the coordinator.
• Any other duties, as mutually agreed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Eligible candidates for the position include individuals who have earned a post-secondary degree or are currently earning a degree and have:

• Passed a Police Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check within the last 12 months
• Access to a quiet and confidential workspace
• Previous experience working with individuals with learning differences and/or children
• Previous experience facilitation online or in-person programs
• Reliable transportation to and from the program site and/or access to reliable and secure high-speed internet access, a personal computer (laptop or desktop), a microphone, speakers, and a webcam. Headphones are recommended.
• Bachelor of Education is an asset, but not required. Post-secondary education is required
• For online tutors, previous experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Teams an asset, but not required
• Previous experience managing a group of people, such as volunteers, is an asset, but not required
• Previous experience in math instruction is an asset

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Flexible hours and delivery of programs during evenings and weekends, in-person and online, according to parent and organizational demand

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Strength Guidelines

• Ability to lift objects up to 50lbs

Motion Parameters

• Extended periods of sitting and/or standing may be required

Vision and Hearing Requirements

• No specific requirements to note

Psychological Demands

• Interaction with others under varying circumstances, including situations of a highly sensitive nature.