Teaching Candidate After School Program

Summary

• Job Title: Teaching Candidate After School Program (m/f/d)
• Location: Sobeys Stadium, Media Lounge (1 Shoreham Drive)
• Compensation: Volunteer Position
• Time Period: Tues. & Thurs. 5-8 PM, Sept 29th - Dec. 15th, possible extension to May/June depending on funding

About us

The Jane / Finch Community Tennis Association is a community-based not-for-profit organization that is committed to operating within an Anti-Oppressive and trauma-informed framework to engage our community. We aim to work in a manner that is both productive and constructive to enhance individual strengths; and promote positive developmental outcomes for young people. JFCTA utilizes sport as a vehicle to develop the capacity of youth within our organization and community. Our programs are explicitly designed to be low-cost, and barrier-free.

What you will do

• Support students with homework, school assignments, and youth-led learning activities through small groups and one-on-one tutoring.
• Support Academic Instructor with planning and executing engaging learning experiences for children/youth beyond homework.
• Monitor student engagement and behavior, communicate any concerns or observations to the Academic Instructor.
• The Academic Assistant will follow the JFCTA code of conduct policies and ensure that they adhere to the Kids Quality Standard Guidelines.
• The Academic Assistant will report directly to the Academic Instructor and the Program Operations Manager.

What we are looking for

Required Skills:

• Experience working with children and youth in the Jane/Finch area or similar community
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with youth
• Enthusiastic and reliable, with a passion for creating positive and engaging learning environments
• Ability to work as a team and independently
• Must provide a successful background check

Optional Skills:

• Experience working within the Jane and Finch community
• Involvement in a youth sport for development program
• Passion for sport and healthy lifestyles and in working with children/youth
• Standard First Aid
• Tutoring experience for youth ages 8-25

Our Hiring process

• Submit your application and resume.
• Participate in a phone interview.
• Attend an in-person training day to meet staff, tour space and ask questions.

Place of work / Location

• Location: Sobeys Stadium, Media Lounge (1 Shoreham Drive)

How to apply for this job

Apply to this job by carefully following the instructions in this job posting.