Tutor in the Classroom

Tutor in the Classroom The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board Believing, Achieving, Serving Since 1855, schools within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board have given witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board provides academic and co-curricular excellence within a Christ centred learning environment to 28,000 JK – Grade 12 students at 56 schools throughout the city of Hamilton. Central to our vibrant and student focused system, is our vision of the child as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and realized in our Mission which is: “In union with our Bishop, is to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model.” The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is committed to creating an appropriate and challenging learning environment: in which members of the school community exemplify the teachings of Jesus Christ; which reflects Gospel values and responsible use of human, financial and natural resources; and, which promotes academic and co-curricular excellence. DESCRIPTION: The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is funding the ‘CLOSING THE GAP’ TUTOR PROGRAM. This program will continue to provide postsecondary graduates with an opportunity to enhance their educational experience by linking academic learning in a practical environment. Acting as tutors, successful candidates will support students working at level two or students in one of the targeted groups in order to help close gaps in achievement in Literacy and Numeracy. Tutors must be available to work during the school day from end of September and ending May/June. QUALIFICATIONS: Understanding of child development and learning strategies ONTARIO postsecondary institution graduate Excellent Computer skills and knowledge Attendance at appropriate training sessions is required Knowledge of Catholic Social Teaching would be preferred SALARY: $17.50 per hour (minimum 5 hours per week for 28 weeks) LOCATION: Various & virtual on line classroom. Applicants shall have access to their own computer/laptop/WiFi. Please forward an updated resume and non-teaching application (which can be downloaded from board website, www.hwcdsb.ca) to: Mary Anne Turudic - turudicm@hwcdsb.ca Recruitment Support Officer (Teaching) Human Resources Department NOTE #1: Successful Applicants MUST provide a Vulnerable Sector Police check (dated within 1 year). NOTE #2: PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS & TELEPHONE CONTACT NUMBER. NOTE #3: In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), please advise if you require accommodations. Schools and administrative sites within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. Central to this vibrant and student focused system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and realized in the Board’s Mission which is: “In union with our Bishop, to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model” Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of students and our community. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: * First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; * members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin; * persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities. Where the required skills, ability and qualifications of candidates are relatively equal, candidates who self-identify as a member of one or more under-represented groups maybe selected. In our efforts to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, HWCDSB will: value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under-represented communities; value applicants’ additional experiences, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives collect voluntary self -identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HWCDSB’s Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedures, and Ontario’s Anti -Racism Data Standards: Where the required skills, ability and qualifications of candidates are relatively equal, candidates who self-identify as a member of one or more under-represented groups maybe selected. The HWCDSB is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We also recognize our duty to accommodate and foster of culture of inclusion. We will provide accommodations during the hiring process. If an accommodation is required, please inform the Humans Resource Team or Hiring Manager in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially.