Y Achieve Innisfil - Tutor Job at YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
JOB TITLE: Y Achieve Tutor
PLACEMENT: Part-time Contract, in person 5 - 25 hours a week, unpaid volunteer hours available to Grade 12 students
HOURLY RATE: $17-$20/hour depending on experience, free YMCA single membership for length of employment
ABOUT THE YMCA OF SIMCOE/MUSKOKA:
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a registered charity dedicated to building healthy communities by nurturing the potential of children, youth and families, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility within our community.
The YMCA is thrilled to be recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2022. The YMCA has always been a place for meaningful work experiences, not only because of the opportunities, but because of why we’re here. When you measure success by how many people you have helped, it adds a deeper sense of purpose to what you’re doing. By striving to improve our employee experience, we have made the YMCA a good place to work while doing good work.
Our YMCA is a trusted and respected employer of 1000 full and part time staff and hundreds of volunteers, serving tens of thousands of people each year in child care, camp, health and fitness, leadership, employment and literacy, immigrant services and youth programming. We provide upwards of $1 million in financial assistance each year to support individuals and families in local communities who otherwise would not be able to afford participation. The YMCA is committed to making its programs open and accessible to everyone.
So much more than buildings and programs, our YMCA is a place to belong and to grow strong. We promote and develop healthy minds and spirits as much as healthy bodies. We support children and youth to grow up strong, confident and resilient. And, we help busy individuals and families at every age and stage to connect with the people, the values and the activities that matter most to them, every day. We are committed to this work at every level of our organization because we know that when we support people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities to fulfill health goals, reach their full potential and feel they truly belong, we build stronger communities. We currently operate across Simcoe County and the Districts of Muskoka and Parry Sound.
If you are a tutor who is passionate about building stronger, healthier and more connected communities, we want to talk to you.
GENERAL FUNCTION:
Are you creative, passionate about learning and enjoy helping others? Y Achieve is a tutoring program to support Simcoe County District School Board students in grades 6 to 12 with homework and specific learning hurdles. Tutors will support students one on one and in small groups. Tutoring will take places on site at YMCA locations in Midland, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Innisfil, and Barrie, and via Zoom/Teams where necessary.
Successful candidates will have a positive attitude and be able to teach literacy and numeracy concepts to students in a relaxed, welcoming, and optimistic manner. Tutors will be fully supported by the Program Coordinator.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Individuals needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources department at hr@sm.ymca.ca.
Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit a current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Screen and three professional references for review prior to starting employment.
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PLACEMENT: Part-time Contract, in person 5 - 25 hours a week, unpaid volunteer hours available to Grade 12 students
HOURLY RATE: $17-$20/hour depending on experience, free YMCA single membership for length of employment
ABOUT THE YMCA OF SIMCOE/MUSKOKA:
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a registered charity dedicated to building healthy communities by nurturing the potential of children, youth and families, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility within our community.
The YMCA is thrilled to be recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2022. The YMCA has always been a place for meaningful work experiences, not only because of the opportunities, but because of why we’re here. When you measure success by how many people you have helped, it adds a deeper sense of purpose to what you’re doing. By striving to improve our employee experience, we have made the YMCA a good place to work while doing good work.
Our YMCA is a trusted and respected employer of 1000 full and part time staff and hundreds of volunteers, serving tens of thousands of people each year in child care, camp, health and fitness, leadership, employment and literacy, immigrant services and youth programming. We provide upwards of $1 million in financial assistance each year to support individuals and families in local communities who otherwise would not be able to afford participation. The YMCA is committed to making its programs open and accessible to everyone.
So much more than buildings and programs, our YMCA is a place to belong and to grow strong. We promote and develop healthy minds and spirits as much as healthy bodies. We support children and youth to grow up strong, confident and resilient. And, we help busy individuals and families at every age and stage to connect with the people, the values and the activities that matter most to them, every day. We are committed to this work at every level of our organization because we know that when we support people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities to fulfill health goals, reach their full potential and feel they truly belong, we build stronger communities. We currently operate across Simcoe County and the Districts of Muskoka and Parry Sound.
If you are a tutor who is passionate about building stronger, healthier and more connected communities, we want to talk to you.
GENERAL FUNCTION:
Are you creative, passionate about learning and enjoy helping others? Y Achieve is a tutoring program to support Simcoe County District School Board students in grades 6 to 12 with homework and specific learning hurdles. Tutors will support students one on one and in small groups. Tutoring will take places on site at YMCA locations in Midland, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Innisfil, and Barrie, and via Zoom/Teams where necessary.
Successful candidates will have a positive attitude and be able to teach literacy and numeracy concepts to students in a relaxed, welcoming, and optimistic manner. Tutors will be fully supported by the Program Coordinator.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contributes to student learning, growth, and advancement
- Meets with students one-on-one or in small groups after schools hours, or on Saturday mornings at a YMCA facility
- Ability to build lessons
- Maintains a growth mindset toward student learning and teaching practice
- Facilitates problem-solving with a curious mind and critical thinking skills
- Serves as a role-model for students
- Collaborates effectively with parents and the Program Coordinator to increase student academic performance.
- Invests in the learners’ well-being, health, and safety, physically, socially, and emotionally.
- Recognizes the relationship between social-emotional learning and academic performance and incorporates Y values.
- Supported by the program coordinator, designs and facilitates group and individualized learning goals and activities that follow a coherent sequence, are aligned to curriculum goals, and engage students in experiential learning when appropriate.
- Emotional maturity and stability
- Demonstrated academic competence in math and/or literacy
- Patient, flexible, positive, consistent, dependable, and cooperative with a sense of humor
- Ability to take supervision and correction constructively
- Ability to positively supervise students
- Strong written and communication skills
- Solid presentation and teaching skills
- Flexibility regarding work hours, reliablility
- Completion of mandated training completed by all YMCA employees
- Grade 12 students or higher education such as College or University
- Understanding of literacy and/or numeracy/math/science concepts ranging from grades 6-12
- Current First Aid/ CPR certification considered a plus
- Current (within the last six months) Criminal Background Check and satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening required
We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Individuals needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources department at hr@sm.ymca.ca.
Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit a current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Screen and three professional references for review prior to starting employment.
Please Note :
optimuspartners.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, optimuspartners.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.