Job Description

Tutoring Program

Tutor

About Riverbend ROCKS

Since 2010, the Riverbend Reaching Out to Community and Kids Society (Riverbend ROCKS) has been providing wrap-around support to low-income families in the Riverbend area of Edmonton and beyond. Our vision is to create a community where neighbours know one another, diversity is celebrated, and where all kids and families can flourish.

To learn more about our daily programming, please visit our website at https://riverbendrocks.ca.

Start Date:

September 8, 2025

End Date:

December 31, 2025, and could be renewed

Job Type:

Part-time, around 9 hrs/week

Wage:

$20/hr

Vacancies:

5

Tutoring Program

Riverbend ROCKS provides one-on-one and group tutoring for all subjects and grade levels (including adult ESL tutoring) to members of our community free of charge.

Our group tutoring program is split into three groups:

Group tutoring for younger children (ages 6-8):

Structured sessions with a focus on building fundamental skills in English and Mathematics

Group tutoring for older children (ages 9-11):

Structured sessions with a focus on developing deeper understandings of core concepts in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies

Group tutoring for youth (ages 12-19):

Less structured, drop-in sessions providing youth with the time and space to complete their own work with assistance from our tutors

Role Description

Under the supervision and guidance of the Riverbend ROCKS Coordinator-Children and Youth Programming, you will be responsible for developing and delivering one-on-one and group tutoring sessions. Responsibilities and tasks will include:

Developing a wide range of educational activities for group tutoring sessions with a focus on cultivating foundational skills Providing one-on-one tutoring support for students at various grade levels and abilities, tailored to their individual needs Providing one-on-one ESL tutoring support for adults in the community, tailored to their individual needs Fostering a positive and effective learning environment Adapting educational methods to fit the needs of your students Maintaining open communication with the Coordinator-Children and Youth Programming by providing regular progress reports and taking part in regular debriefing sessions Acting as a role model and mentor for students, helping them develop strong academic practices and a positive attitude toward learning Demonstrating empathetic listening, an openness to diverse viewpoints, and non-judgmental engagement approaches.

Qualifications

Proven experience working as a tutor or educator Completed or in-progress BEd, BA, BSc, or equivalent Strong interpersonal and communication skills 1 year (minimum) experience working with children or youth Strong understanding of teaching methods and classroom management techniques Passion for education and child/youth development

Application

We encourage everyone to apply, regardless of their gender, age, sex, race, class, religion, ethnicity, ability, language, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Please send your

resume

and

cover lette

r to info@riverbendrocks.ca With your application, please specify the subjects and ages that you feel confident in your ability to tutor Applicants should be 18 or older.

Apply ASAP

- positions will be filled as soon as possible.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Work Location: In person