Emplois Learning Mentors (Revelstoke, ON)

In-Home K-8 Tutor-Mentor - Autism & Learning Support - West Ottawa

We are currently hiring multiple experienced in-home Tutor-Mentors across West Ottawa, with a particular need in Kanata, Stittsville, Nepean, and Barrhaven.

We are looking for Tutor-Mentors who are comfortable supporting elementary-aged students with a range of learning, developmental, behavioural, and communication needs, including students on the autism spectrum.

The Tutor-Mentor Position

At TutorBright, our tutors are also mentors, which is why we call this position Tutor-Mentor. Tutor-Mentors help students strengthen their academic skills while also building confidence, independence, resilience, and a more positive relationship with learning.

Our Tutor-Mentors create engaging and supportive sessions that are adapted to each student's individual strengths, needs, and learning style.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working with children with diverse learning or developmental needs
• Experience supporting children on the autism spectrum
• Familiarity with ADHD, learning differences, language, communication, behavioural, or developmental needs
• Experience tutoring, teaching, mentoring, coaching, or working with children
• A patient, calm, encouraging, and consistent approach
• The ability to adapt activities, explanations, and instructions for different learners
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable transportation to students' homes in Kanata, Stittsville, Nepean, Barrhaven, and surrounding West Ottawa communities
• Current or completed university or college education

Preferred Educational or Professional Background

It would be especially helpful if you are studying or have completed education in one of the following areas:

• Psychology
• Education or teachers' college
• Early childhood education
• Child and youth care
• Behavioural science
• Developmental services
• Speech-language sciences
• Social work
• Occupational therapy or related studies
• Child development
• A related field involving education, learning, or developmental support

Tutoring Requirements

Tutor-Mentors should be comfortable supporting:

• Kindergarten to Grade 8 Math
• Kindergarten to Grade 8 English
• Homework and general academic skill development
• Students with autism
• Students with ADHD or learning differences
• Students with language delays or communication needs
• Students who may benefit from additional structure, repetition, encouragement, or individualized learning strategies

Experience supporting multiple types of learning or developmental needs is a strong asset.

Why Work with TutorBright?

• Flexible hours
• Regularly scheduled students
• Wages of $28 to $32 per hour for in-home sessions
• Opportunities to work with multiple students in your area
• Resources and materials to support your sessions
• Ongoing support from the TutorBright team
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students' confidence and learning

Sessions are typically one hour long and take place in students' homes throughout Kanata, Stittsville, Nepean, Barrhaven, and surrounding West Ottawa communities.

How to Apply

Please complete all application questions and attach your resume in PDF format.

Due to the high volume of applications, only applicants selected for further screening will be contacted. We appreciate everyone who takes the time to apply and are excited to hear from you!

Please answer all of the preliminary application questions associated with this position. Only applications with a response to every question will be reviewed.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application question(s):

• What would you say to a student who couldn’t get over a mistake they made?
• What are the first 3 digits of your postal code?
• Do you have access to a car you can use to get to the students' homes?
• How many years of College/University have you completed?

Work Location: In person