The Imhotep’s Legacy Academy
Program Staff
Job Title: Virtual School Mentor/Tutor
Program: VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAM
Location: Halifax Position Type: Part-time (6-8 hrs/wk)
Wage Rate: $17/hr Travel Required: To school site (COVID19-contingent) or virtually
Will Train Applicant(s): Yes Posting Expires: Open until filled
Submit application online via the ILA website: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/science/imhotep/Employment_Volunteer.html
Job Description
POSITION PROFILE
Imhotep’s Legacy Academy is a university-community partnership that seeks to improve on the representation of African
Canadians in science professions by providing opportunities for young learners of African descent to engage in activities designed
to strengthen their science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) aptitude.
The Virtual School Program (VSP) Mentor/Tutor provides online and person to person (COVID-contingent) Math and Science
tutoring of students of African heritage at the High School level (Grades 10-12).
General Duties
▪ Provide Math and Science tutorials to student participants on a weekly basis
▪ Prepares educational materials and information that facilitates the provision of tutorial assistance to student participants
▪ Gauges academic progress of student participants
▪ Establishes relationships and linkages with stakeholders including students, school administrators, teachers,
▪ Parents/guardians.
▪ Participates in workshops and special events that promote the Virtual School Program in the community
Position Requirements
• Proficiency in one or more STEM subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics)
• Motivated
• Strong teaching skills
• Good oral skills; Ability to break down Math and Science concepts into simple language
• Ability to relate to high school students
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to create an effective teaching team
• PLEASE INDICATE YOUR AVAILABILITY BETWEEN 2:30PM AND 8:00PM (MONDAY – SUNDAY).
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Submit an information online by 11:59pm on the deadline day provided on the website.
Email a current transcript (copy may be unofficial) to proga.imhotep@dal.ca
Condition(s):
Offer of employment is contingent upon the successful candidate passing appropriate background checks. Candidates must provide
a recent Criminal (Vulnerable Sector) Background Check and Child Abuse Register Check.
Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated experience and interest in issues affecting the education of learners
of African heritage.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted