Little Readers Teacher/tutor

**Little Readers Teacher/Tutor Wanted**:
Are you all about alliteration? Love to learn about letters? Eager to help students succeed in learning to read?

Gain valuable teaching experience. **Oxford Learning Saskatoon** is currently seeking part-time teacher-tutors for a role in our learning centre. This position is perfect for anyone who loves working with students, enjoys teaching the ins and outs of language, and is passionate about helping others build their skills in this area.

Teacher-Tutors at Oxford Learning **do not** have extensive lesson planning before class, as all lessons are pre-planned. Applicants will be fully trained in our proprietary philosophy and methods.

**Position Requirements**:
Little Readers Teacher-Tutors at Oxford Learning work during morning hours, as well as Saturday mornings (9:30am - 12:30pm). A commitment until the end of the term in June is preferred. Continuing through the summer is even better Your students will love working with you, and being reliable is a must.

This role is in-person.** **You MUST be a current resident of the greater Saskatoon area** and/or able to commute to this location**. This is not an online position and **sponsorship is not provided**. No relocation package is offered. Vulnerable sector screening is mandatory.

**Education**:

- Bachelor’s degree or similar certification in a relevant field
- Fourth-year university students with extensive tutoring experience will be considered
- Teaching or ECE certification an asset

**Experience**:

- Some experience teaching/tutoring at a preschool or early elementary school level
- Strong English written and oral communication skills and ability to guide students' understanding
- Ability to instruct in French at a primary level would be an asset
- Ability to multitask and balance working with up to four students at a time

**Responsibilities (Position Details)**:
The Little Readers program is an enriched half-day and Saturday morning reading program for children aged 3 - 6 that develops the foundational skills needed to learn and excel.

The Little Readers teachers use proprietary materials to teach students letter names, sounds, phonics, reading, comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and fine motor skills.

You will work directly with our younger students as an Interactive Coach with the following responsibilities:

- Teaching up to 4 students at a time at different levels
- Teaching in-person
- Following the Oxford Learning methodologies and philosophies
- Filling in post-lesson notes
- Completing daily student communication updates
- Maintaining a friendly and professional manner at all times

**Smiles, High-Fives & Happy Students**

In this position, you will play a key role in helping students develop their self-confidence and self-esteem. The rewards of helping children overcome academic hurdles and realize their inner potential can be very fulfilling. You will be rewarded with smiling faces and high-fives during every shift. Other rewards of the role include:

- fun staff events
- ongoing training opportunities
- frequent check-ins and feedback
- company growth opportunities
- hands-on development of your teaching skills

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $15 - $17 / hour to start

**Schedule**:

- Mornings
- Monday to Friday
- Saturday mornings

**About Oxford Learning**

Oxford Learning is a Canadian supplemental education provider helping students get better grades since 1984. Offering a full range of programs for students of all ages and abilities, Oxford Learning uses the science of cognitive learning to help all students develop stronger learning skills they can rely on for life

Oxford Learning Saskatoon

1022 Louise Avenue, Saskatoon, SK

Tel: 306-612-2223

**We thank all applicants for their interest in joining the team at Oxford Learning Saskatoon. However, only those selected for the interview process will be contacted.