Tutor

Job Description

Part-Time Tutoring Opportunity with LDANB

The Learning Disabilities Association of New Brunswick is seeking to interview and hire tutors to participate in our Barton Tutoring Program in the Woodstock region. This is an in-person position with a possibility of additional online hours.

The Barton Reading and Writing System is an internationally recognized system (based on the Orton-Gillingham approach) that has been designed to teach the fundamentals of reading and spelling by breaking down words into smaller, more manageable chunks. It teaches the phonemic structure of written language using a multi-sensory approach, which recognizes that people who struggle with reading and/or spelling learn best by involving all of their senses: visual, auditory, tactile and kinesthetic.

When: The ideal candidate will be available during the afterschool hours of 3:30pm-7:30pm, Monday - Thursday. Timings are somewhat flexible, but please note that our tutoring is done within this time frame.

Start Date: Training would start as soon as candidates are hired. Tutoring semester begins Spring 2024.

Where: Woodstock, NB

Qualifications:

• Attending post-secondary or have completed post-secondary. Post-secondary education with an emphasis on English literature, psychology, or education is considered an asset.
• Previous tutoring experience an asset.
• Demonstrated experience and additional skills will also be considered.
• Must be legally able to work in New Brunswick, Canada.

A criminal background check including a vulnerable sector report must be completed prior to the start of tutoring, but is not required to apply.

Responsibilities and Duties

LDANB’s Barton Tutoring Program

• Consists of one-to-one tutoring
• Involves a minimum of two one-hour sessions per week/student
• Tutoring is offered year-round in semesters
• The fall and winter semesters have 20 sessions
• The spring and summer semester have 14 sessions
• Tutors report directly to the Program Coordinator.

Benefits of being a Barton Tutor:

• Receive free specialized training
• Gain knowledge, specialized training and essential skills to enhance your résumé
• Get hands-on training working with children who have reading difficulties or learning disabilities. This is beneficial for candidates who are interested in a career in education.

About LDANB

LDANB is a registered charity that has been in operation for almost 50 years with a volunteer board of directors. Our mission is to promote the understanding of learning disabilities (LDs) and the recognition of the potential of persons with LDs to lead meaningful and successful lives.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $14.75 /hour

Part-time hours: 2-12 per week

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $14.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person