English as a Additional English Language Tutor, CALP (Casual)

Avanti Software Inc.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Casual English as an Additional Language Tutor to support adult learners in achieving their educational goals. This role involves providing tailored tutoring sessions that accommodate individual schedules, utilizing various resources, and applying adult education principles to foster an inclusive learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds. Join a community committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and make a difference in the lives of adult learners in Fort McMurray.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 1 year of teaching experience in adult education.
• Strong knowledge of English Language Learning and adult literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions.
• Use effective resources and approaches for adult learning.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Adult Education Principles

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Online Learning Platforms

Job description

English as an Additional Language Tutor, CALP (Casual)

The Opportunity

The Global Access Department at Keyano College is seeking to hire Casual CALP Tutors to assist learners in English Language Learning (ELL), CAEC studies, or Trades entrance exams starting in April 2025 with our Community Adult Learning Program (CALP). Tutoring sessions will be held in person at Keyano College Campus. Tutors will be assigned students by the Global Access Program Administrator, Funded Programs. Tutors and learners will then book mutually agreeable times to meet to work through their needed learning paths.

Tutors will be responsible for providing tutoring to adult learners on topics that learners need assistance with. Tutoring sessions will be planned around the learner’s schedule, with options for day, evening, or weekend sessions. The tutor provides one-on-one or small group focused attention structured around the subjects requested.

About Us

Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We pride ourselves on offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Our students and staff come from diverse backgrounds, and we are committed to hiring great people from all walks of life to strengthen our community.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and/or small group tutoring sessions
• Make effective use of resources such as textbooks, reference materials, computer searches, educational tools, manipulatives, and model kits
• Use approaches appropriate to adult learning, linking with prior knowledge and relating material to educational and/or career goals
• Model effective learning practices: elaboration, dual coding, spaced practice, interleaving, retrieval practice, and concrete examples
• Teach essential study skills to help students learn the subject matter (learning strategy support)
• Follow academic integrity as per Keyano protocols
• Remain current with best practices for academic support
• Maintain proficiency in course content
• Use virtual platforms to reach students remotely when needed

Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor's degree, preferably with at least 1 year of experience teaching in an adult education setting or strong content knowledge of English Language Learning (ELL), CAEC studies, or Trades entrance exams
• Intermediate computer skills, including using online learning platforms
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to apply principles of adult education
• Ability to communicate complex abstract material clearly and effectively
• Ability to facilitate a proactive, individualized learning approach that recognizes learning differences and backgrounds
• Flexibility to adapt approaches to individual student needs
• Experience with adult literacy learners
• Sensitivity to different cultures and language backgrounds
• Caring and culturally sensitive attitude

Compensation and Benefits

CUPE 1S3 $31.63 per hour

Additional Information

At Keyano College, we prioritize Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity, and Belonging (EDIB). We are committed to confronting and dismantling colonial legacies of injustice. Our community actively works to embed EDIB principles into our framework, fostering a culture of accountability, respect, and empathy. We strive to create spaces where everyone feels valued and heard, recognizing that our journey toward justice is ongoing and requires continuous learning and collective action.

We thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.