Academic Tutors

** Organizational Overview**: Founded in 1879, Lakefield College School (LCS) is a leader among Canada’s independent boarding and day schools and prides itself on its reputation for providing a strong, caring community, a well-rounded program, and a transformational student experience. Employment at LCS is more than a "job." Because we are predominantly a boarding school, much is required of both faculty and staff. In return, the school strives to provide competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for growth. All members of the community are encouraged to participate fully in the life of the school and to use and enjoy the beautiful grounds and facilities. At LCS, we believe in the dignity and worth of all individuals. With roughly 440 students joining us from over 40 countries, we believe young people learn and mature best when they are encouraged to embrace their individuality within a richly diverse and supportive community. We believe that our community is strengthened by this diversity of perspectives. **Responsibilities**: Tutors will be responsible for providing individual academic tutoring sessions for LCS students who are seeking additional academic support. Upon request, students will be matched with an appropriate tutor based on their academic interest areas and potential to match schedules. **Duties will include**: - In person tutoring sessions with individual students on the LCS campus - _ Some virtual sessions can continue if it is decided that is the best method of connecting for a specific student._ - General study skills and learning strategies instruction when needed or requested - Specific curriculum support in high school courses where needed - Highest areas of need are in mathematics and sciences (especially Chemistry and Physics) **Skills/Education**: - Bachelor of Education preferred - Demonstrated ability to support curriculum concepts for Ontario high school curriculum, Grade 9 through Grade 12 university preparatory, and strong ability to meet the learning needs of individual students- Additional qualifications for and/or experience with teaching English Language Learners would be considered an asset **Schedule**: - Set and decided individually in conjunction with student schedule and availability - Common student request times include afternoons after school, evenings, weekends, or during a spare on a school day **Tutoring Dates**: - September 2024 to June 2025 **Rate of Pay**:$45.00/hour **How to apply**: - Lakefield College School is an inclusive, caring community. We believe in the dignity and worth of all individuals. We embrace diversity and practice equity. We lead with empathy to create a sense of belonging for all. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for persons of all cultures, colours, ancestries, religions, sexes, national origins, sexual orientations, ages, marital statuses, disabilities, gender identities and veteran statuses._ - We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations._ - Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come._