Description

Why Literacy? Work with purpose at United for Literacy.

Canada’s literacy divide widens daily because so many people lack adequate support. Solving systemic literacy challenges is key to advancing social equity and prosperity across our country. Literacy changes everything.

United for Literacy is a national charity that was founded in 1899. We believe literacy is a right, and that every place can be a learning place. Our vision is a Canada in which everyone has the literacy skills they need to achieve their goals at school, at work, and in life. Our mission is to provide local learning support programs that change lives.

The opportunity:

Looking for impactful and rewarding work with youth in Indigenous communities?

Become a tutor in one of the 14 Inuit communities of Northern Quebec!

In partnership with Kativik Ilisarniliriniq (Nunavik school board), we are seeking open, dedicated, and adaptable individuals to provide math and literacy support to high school students in Nunavik.

Tutors create their own schedule and adapt their approach and programming to each school and class, meeting the needs of the students through a combination of in-class and after-school tutoring. Tutors also organize and take part in extra-curricular activities alongside students to contribute to an inclusive school environment.

Supported by, and working in collaboration with the local personnel, tutors will work under the remote supervision of the United for Literacy Program Manager.

Check out the attached tutor guide to learn more: United-for-LIteracy-Tutor-Guide

Your main responsibilities and major duties:

• Work closely with teachers to offer individualized support in the classroom
• Provide drop-in or targeted math and literacy tutoring sessions outside of class hours
• Ensure a safe, positive, and respectful environment when tutoring
• Track and evaluate students’ progress and program impact
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the students, school staff, as well as with organisations and members of the community
• Submit weekly reports to Program Manager and maintain accurate records as required

Skills, Attributes and Requirements

• Minimum 18 years old
• Demonstrated experience in working with teens or children.
• Comfortable with high school-level math curriculum and familiar with community literacy.
• Bilingualism (working knowledge of French or Inuktitut)
• Works well under pressure and can adapt to changing and unpredictable environments.
• Sensitivity or awareness of cultural differences and the broader societal realities of Inuit communities.

Additional Assets

• Prior experience working with Inuit, First Nation or Métis individuals or communities.
• Prior work experience or training in intervention, social work, or similar fields.
• Prior experience living and working in isolated and/or cross-cultural community settings.

Working with United for Literacy

• Housing will be provided.
• Roundtrip travel costs and arrangements (from your location) are provided at the start and end of contract and at winter break. An additional flight to/from Montreal is provided for spring break.

You’ll also benefit from:

• A fully paid training at the start of your contract.
• 6% vacation pay
• Monthly internet and phone allowance.
• Generous wellness time allowance, and a “floating day” for personal/cultural events.

Ready to join our team? Please email your resume and cover letter to:

Liliana Sitkowiecki, Program Manager- [email protected]

Subject Line: Application- Math and Literacy Tutor

No phone calls, please. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.

For more information about United for Literacy visit www.unitedforliteracy.ca

We welcome applications from individuals who self-identify on the basis of any of the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code. We are committed to integration and maintaining the independence of individuals and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. We are committed to full compliance with the Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation. We invite applicants to request accommodation, as required, throughout the application and hiring process.