Position Purpose

The Program Facilitator – Tutoring is responsible for developing and facilitating a positive, safe and effective tutoring program for Pathways’ youth working with volunteer tutors. Youth in the Pathways program have a range of abilities and interests that reflect a variety of learning needs; the aim of the tutoring program is to support the development of effective study skills in core academic areas. Key responsibilities of this role include: developing the youth engagement skills of tutors, identifying special needs and learning styles, and matching suitable tutoring techniques to each youth.

Key Areas of Accountability

1. Academic Supports
2. Social Supports

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Facilitate volunteer tutor training and on-going supports such as communication, resources (handouts / materials) for volunteers.
• Facilitate and or support literacy activities.
• Organize scheduling, space, routines, materials and data collection at each programming site.
• Develop, model and monitor the volunteer tutor’s role and tutoring techniques.
• Develop routines for matching tutors to students; monitor effectiveness and progress.
• Develop specific resources for youth with learning challenges.
• Model diversity in resources used; ensure inclusive program materials and practices.
• Keep updated on high school curriculum changes and challenges; ensure resource materials and programming supports those changes / challenges.
• Contribute, collect and act on information in student logs or monitoring sheets, on information from SPSW and teacher surveys.
• Report any incidents or issues involving youth, volunteers or facilities, per the defined policies and procedures.
• Substitute as needed for absent volunteer tutors.
• Problem solves difficulties; celebrate successes with students, tutors and staff.
• Prepare recommendations for program improvements per program processes.
• Encourage cooperation sharing community space; ensure security of resources.
• Work with Site Support Staff to maintain security, clean up and safety routines.
• Prepare monthly report and timesheet.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Coordinator of Tutoring and Literacy.

Educational Background

• Post secondary degree in Education with two years of classroom experience.
• Minimum of two years experience working with inner-city youth.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Current curriculum knowledge of Math / Science / English / French / Social Sciences in Grades 9 - 12
• Specific training / experience with special needs or new language learners
• Knowledge of high school culture and credit system
• Experience working with volunteers, including training and developing resources
• Experience applying equity practices and working with diverse groups of people
• Other languages an asset (per community needs)
• Knowledge of social needs of youth, group skills and group dynamics
• Experience working in low income communities and Aboriginal communities.

Dimensions of Work

• Primary interface is with the volunteers and program youth
• Coordination and sharing of information with Coordinators, SPSW and other program staff regarding youth participation and progress

Work Conditions: Hours – late afternoons into early evening.

Application Process:

CEDA is an employment equity employer and welcomes application from equity groups.

Please send your cover letter and resume to: kathy@cedawpg.org