Job Description

The Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre (NFC) is a not-for-profit, culture and community-based organization mandated to serve the needs of urban Indigenous people in the City of Peterborough and surrounding area. The NFC is currently accepting applications for a part-time position as a Tutor for Indigenous Learners.

NFC is an inclusive organization, encouraging applications from qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. The position is
open to qualified candidates although preference will be given to candidates
with Indigenous ancestry (please self-identify in your application).

Objectives:

To provide one-on-one tutoring sessions to Indigenous children and youth in Elementary, Intermediate and Secondary School education.

Responsibilities:

The Tutor for Indigenous Learners will work in collaboration with Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre staff to provide educational support, homework help, and skill development to Indigenous children and youth. The Tutor for Indigenous Learners will demonstrate dignity and respect in their professional conduct and maintain professional standards of confidentiality. In addition, they will practice cultural competency and cultural safety using a trauma-informed wholistic approach.

Qualifications:

1 year experience in a teaching or tutoring role working directly with children and/or youth Secondary School diploma required, some post-secondary school experience is an asset Ability to work within NFC's established policies and procedures, and the ability to work independently and as a part of a team with minimal supervision Effective communication and interpersonal skills Experience in developing and implementing individualized learning plans Assessment and progress tracking skills Ability to motivate and encourage students Possess current First Aid/CPR certification or be willing to be certified A satisfactory Criminal Reference Check (CPIC) with a Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS)will be a condition of the employment offer.

Compensation:

$25 per hour

Working Hours:

Estimated 6-8 hours per week, in the evenings

Work Location:

In person?(Nogojiwanong/Peterborough)

Amber Rose, Human Resource/Operations Manager

Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre

Email: operations@nogofc.ca

Only those resumes which include a cover letter, and three (3) working references will be considered.

Posting open until filled

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 - 8 per week

Work Location: In person