Tutor - During the Day

(Casual Employment)

Program: Literacy - Kindergarten to Grade 6

Time: 9:30 am until 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday (Specific working hours TBD with school; Flexible) 

Rate of pay: $25.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Nature of position: Casual

The OCDSB Tutor will support students to develop skills and close learning gaps in either Math or Literacy (program specified above). 

During the Day Tutors: 

• Will work with small groups of students (maximum 5) in multiple classrooms 

• Will provide tutoring for 2 - 5 hours each day, up to 25 hours per week, during the school day

• Will provide brief reports on student progress 

• Will communicate with appropriate school staff as necessary 

All tutors will attend a mandatory paid virtual orientation and training sessions (date to be determined).

All tutors must obtain a Police Check for the vulnerable sector, valid within 6 months. 

Required Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills: 

• Enthusiasm and skill in providing a variety of instructional approaches addressing individual students’ needs, and ensuring accessible and engaging learning opportunities 

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. 

In addition, the following will be considered an asset: 

• Previous experience tutoring in math and/or literacy 

• Previous work experience with children in a school or other setting 

• Fluency in additional languages other than English 

• Experience using a range of digital tools, including Google Suite (Google Meet, Google Slides, etc.) and other digital tools to engage students 

DATES: The OCDSB Tutor program is currently scheduled to continue until  March 31, 2023.

Please note all programs are contingent upon student enrollment. Therefore, staffing, hours assigned, sites and proposed dates may change or be canceled on short notice based on student enrollment and operational requirements. 

Application Process:

Please apply to this posting via ocdsb.simplication.com - Apply to Education.  If you do not already have an existing ATE account: 

Go to ocdsb.simplication.com and register as an External Applicant,

Select Job Category: ECE, EA, Support Staff

Create your username and password.

Once you have set up your account, you can customize your portfolio;

Choose Job Posting and select Search Jobs from the drop down menu to find the job posting;  

Should you encounter any difficulties when registering through Apply to Education, please contact Customer Service which is available during business hours: Mon.–Fri. 8:30am to 5pm 1 877 900 5627 ext.224 or via email: info@applytoeducation.com

If you require accommodations for a disability, or any other reason, please send an email to hrcompetitions@ocdsb.ca at any time.

Personal information is collected pursuant to the Education Act and will be used to determine the eligibility for employment with the OCDSB. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources, 133 Greenbank Road, Nepean, Ontario K2H 6L3.

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