As a Classroom Tutor, you will assist faculty and work with non-traditional students, students with intellectual disabilities, who are taking a functional literacy class to develop their language and financial literacy skills.
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
Able to demonstrate appropriate skills in the subject being tutored
Preference is given to candidates with relevant post-secondary credentials (e.g. Education Assistant Certificate, B.A., etc.) or candidateswho have successfully completed relevant post-secondary courses (e.g. first-year English)
Able to relate to students and work with people from diverse backgrounds
Robust communication skills (able to speak and write English clearly and correctly)
Able to work as part of a team and take direction from faculty
Positive, patient, versatile
Able to show initiative