Classroom Tutor - Math

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a Classroom Tutor in Math to assist students enrolled in Upgrading courses, especially those facing mental health challenges. Responsibilities include supporting faculty, promoting student independence, and fostering peer interactions. Ideal candidates should have tutoring experience, the ability to relate to diverse students, and a strong understanding of math at a high school level. Competitive hourly pay of $27 plus vacation pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check is required.
• Willingness to learn and assist in implementing a variety of learning strategies.
• Able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with implementing small-group and individual instruction.
• Promote independence in students.
• Facilitate peer interactions based on guidance from faculty.

Skills

Experience working as a tutor

Ability to relate to students from diverse backgrounds

Teamwork

Show initiative

Proficient in fundamental numeracy

Job description

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to the Instructor.

SUMMARY

Classroom Tutor in Math at a Learning Centre for Students enrolled in Upgrading courses at the Phoenix Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society. As a Classroom Tutor, you will assist faculty and work with students experiencing mental health and addictions related challenges, who are taking a math upgrading class through the Centre.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist faculty with the implementation of small-group and individual instruction that has been planned by the course instructor
• Assist with class-wide monitoring of student work (small-group or individual work) identified and planned by faculty
• Tutor students collaboratively (e.g. eliciting answers through questions; acknowledging success by stating specific strengths)
• Promote independence in students
• Assist with the collection of data on student performance and progress based on data collection systems provided by faculty
• Facilitate peer interactions based on guidance from faculty
• Assist with photocopying, filing and overall organization of classroom materials as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Criminal background check (working with vulnerable adults)
• Experience working as a tutor preferred
• Willingness to learn and assist in implementing a variety of learning strategies
• Able to relate to students and work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to show initiative
• Proficient in fundamental numeracy to an advanced high school level (ie. high school / first year university)

Salary Information

Anticipated hourly pay rate: $27 per hour plus 4% in lieu of vacation

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