RECENT OR POTENTIAL GRADS: Northern Teacher/ Tutor
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Deadline:
February 2, 2022
POSITION SUMMARY
Northern Teacher/ Tutor
Elephant Thoughts is recruiting instructors for our Indigenous School Programs. Short and long-term contracts available, beginning February, 2022. Start dates are rolling and students are encouraged to apply!
Are you:
- A believer that education is an important tool to effect positive change in our world?
- Passionate about issues facing Indigenous youth?
- A certified teacher, post-secondary graduate or student with a background in education and/or science and/or math?
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively in:
- English (required)
- French (strong asset)
- Willing to travel to some of the most beautiful, yet remote areas of the country?
- Excited by the idea of challenging yourself every single day?
- Creatively minded, a problem-solving guru with an ability to adapt to ever-changing situations?
If this sounds like you, please continue reading. Please send a resume and cover letter to apply@elephantthoughts.com indicating why this program is a good fit for you.
Location: travelling to and between remote communities.
Benefits:
- Travel and accommodations provided while working in remote communities.
- Accommodations provided during the training period.
- Meal stipends provided while working in remote communities and during travel.
POSITION DESCRIPTION Northern Teacher/ Tutor
SUMMARY OF OVERALL ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach science and/or math, in English and/or French, as required. 2. Assist in the preparation of teaching/tutoring programs to deliver
- Report weekly to head office in the format specified.
- Promote the mission and initiatives of Elephant Thoughts.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
1. Teach and tutor students in your designated subjects virtually and/or in-school |
2. Assist in the preparation of tutoring materials and lessons throughout the program |
3. Travel to and between Indigenous communities to deliver academic support programs |
4. Attend ET head office for training
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5. Attend ET head office to prepare equipment and make inventory using provided packing lists to deliver specified programs |
6. Use your creativity to devise ways of increasing tutoring program participation and effectiveness. |
7. Submit weekly reports in required format to ET head office. |
8. Give training to new teachers of programs on site or at ET head office as may be required |
9. Assist other instructors when downtime permits.
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10. Deliver programs to the highest teaching standards and in accordance with the ET Teachers Code of Conduct. Report any quality deficiencies |
11. Take final inventory of program equipment against packing lists to ensure the return of all equipment to ET
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12. Ensure all participants in ET programs are aware of the ET brand, mission and initiatives.
Distribute ET literature as appropriate. |
Elephant Thoughts has a smoke-free, perfume-free, drug-free work, living and travel environment.
REPORTS TO: Director of Education
KNOWLEDGE AND/OR SKILLS ESSENTIAL
- Teaching/tutoring experience, preferably in Math and/or Science
- Excellent oral and written English and/or French and/or Indigenous language(s) Good presentation skills.
- Intermediate computer ability with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, social media platforms, virtual teaching through various tools (Microsoft Teams, Google Meets, Zoom)
- Advanced Internet research skills, email skills. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. boxes on wheels
- Ability to engage and motivate others.
- Flexible, energetic, team player,
- Punctual, reliable, open to new experiences, continuous learner.
- Experience in a multilingual, multicultural environment.
- Cultural sensitivity
- Problem solver, takes initiative, positive outlook.
- Valid Canadian driver’s license and ability to drive long distances on remote roads
- Current police clearance report with attention to vulnerable sector screening
- Available to travel to and between Northern Communities
- Adaptable to living conditions in remote communities
- Be in good health
KNOWLEDGE AND/OR SKILLS DESIRABLE:
- Teaching certificate
- Experience teaching children and youth of various backgrounds
- Experience teaching children and youth with special needs
MINIMUM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Ability to write reports.