Tutor (2026-319-HB)

WoodGreen Community Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

WoodGreen Community Services in Toronto is hiring a Tutor for the Homeward Bound Program. This casual, bargaining unit position is onsite at 1430 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON, with 25 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 2-7pm).

You will support students in reading, literacy and math, conduct assessments, prepare lesson plans, track progress and report to parents, while collaborating with teachers and counselors to foster an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• University degree in Education or related field required or preferred.
• OCT qualification considered an asset.
• Minimum one year of teaching or tutoring experience in primary or secondary school.
• Two years experience working with youth facing attendance challenges.
• Experience with IEPs and applying them in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group tutoring for grades 1–8, in person and virtual.
• Complete intake forms and initial assessments for new tutees.
• Support tutees in achieving learning goals and track progress.
• Attend bi-weekly team meetings to review progress and share strategies.
• Assist with coordination and delivery of tutoring events.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, goals, feedback and reports.
• Collaborate with Case Counsellors and teachers to ensure supportive learning.
• Support children with current schoolwork and assignments.
• Establish engaging and interactive learning environments.
• Implement activities that promote meaningful learning experiences.
• Guide students toward independent learning and effective study habits.
• Maintain ongoing contact with parents regarding progress.

Skills

Rapport building

Student motivation

Multi-grade instruction

Oral and written communication

Time management

Independent working

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

University degree in Education or related field

OCT qualified (asset)

Job description

Competition #2026-319-HB Tutor (2026-319-HB) Employment Type: Casual, Bargaining Unit Work Hours: 25 hours/week (M-F 2-7pm) Work Setting: Exclusively onsite, 1430 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON Salary: J - $32.25 Application Deadline: September 30, 2026, by 11:59 pm

Program Overview – Tutor, Homeward Bound Program

The incumbent of this position is responsible for facilitating students’ learning and understanding of a particular subject, helping them develop the necessary skills and confidence to succeed academically and independently. The incumbent is responsible for facilitating learning of students within the Homeward Bound Program.

The incumbent will support children in working on their Reading, Literacy, and Math skills. The tutor will work with each student twice a week for one hour. The tutor will also maintain records of students’ work and create report card comments, meet with parents to discuss progress, and ensure overall academic growth of each student.

What You Will Do

• Provide individual and small group tutoring for students in grades 1 to 8 (assessments, lesson plans, progress reports). Virtually and in-person.
• Complete Intake forms and initial assessments for new tutees to identify and develop academic goals and appropriate support strategies.
• Support assigned tutees in achieving their individualized learning goals and track progress regularly.
• Attend bi-weekly team meetings to review student progress, share updates and coordinate use of different strategies with the team.
• Assist the Supervisor with coordination, planning and delivery of tutoring events - for example: tutoring graduation, workshops etc.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of attendance, student progress, sessions, goals, feedback and report cards, as required by the program.
• Collaborate with Case Counsellors, other program staff (A4), teachers to ensure consistent and supportive learning environment.
• Support children with their current schoolwork and assignments, as needed.
• Establish a learning environment through creative and innovative techniques that motivate students and ensure consistent attendance.
• Incorporate an interactive model of learning where students are engaged in their learning.
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Facilitate learning as a guide and coach to assist the student to become a successful, independent learner.
• Incorporate effective study and learning strategies to maximize academic success (organization skills, time management, study habits).
• Maintain ongoing contact with the parents regarding their child’s progress.

What You Bring to the Team

• University degree in Education or a related field.
• OCT qualified is considered a strong asset.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience teaching or tutoring students in primary or secondary school.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience working with young people who experience difficulty in attending school consistently and achieving academic success.
• Experience teaching students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and an understanding of how they are developed and how to integrate them in your teaching.

What Will Set You Apart

• Demonstrated ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate well with students.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and engage students.
• Capacity to instruct students of various grades and abilities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of Toronto school systems and the Ontario school curriculum.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic to achieve academic goals.
• Effective multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision yet work well as part of a team.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Sensitive to needs of marginalized populations.