Academic Tutor

**Job description**

BGC East Scarborough is actively recruiting for Part time/ On Call Tutors. Our after-school educational programs is seeking talented, experienced Tutors in English, Math, French and the Sciences for students between Grades 3 and 12. We help struggling students reach their full potential by supplementing the instruction they receive in class and guiding them toward study practices and aides that can help them excel. Tutors work with small organize group of students who are studying the same material and will occasionally work one-on-one with students that need the extra support. Our team offers compassionate, motivating assistance to students, and we expect our tutors to do the same.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Youth School Success Initiatives.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Review recent homework assignment and test scores, and work through problems or questions that the student did not answer correctly.
- Employ proven study aides to prepare for upcoming tests and quizzes.
- Take notes during tutoring sessions so you can follow up with the student later.
- Communicate with parents/guardians and Program Coordinator about trouble areas or any other issue that requires attention.
- Complete other duties as assigned.

**Key Qualifications**:

- University/College students, graduates or postgraduates, Certified or retired teachers, student teachers, educational assistants etc
- 1+ years’ experience tutoring children and youth
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience working with underserved youth.
- Demonstrated experience working with youth from various cultural, ethnic, social-economic and developmental backgrounds.
- Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written, and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Possess a Standard First Aid and CPR+AED, clear Police Reference Check & Vulnerable Sector Check (or willing to obtain).
- High Five Certification or willing to obtain certification prior to employment.
- Individuals who are enthusiastic, energetic with creative program planning skills.
- Ability to formulate new and fresh ideas to not only educate but revolutionize our tutoring program
- Genuine interest in working with youth between the ages of 6 - 18 years and a clear understanding of the characteristics of children/youth.
- Strong leadership skills, programming skills, time management, and youth management skills.
- Legally eligible to work in Canada.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 4 months

**Salary**: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Toronto, ON M1E 1W7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Scarborough, ON M1E 1W7 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Scarborough, ON M1E 1W7: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person