Tutor

Tutor

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation (AOPFN)is a proud and progressive Algonquin community. Pikwakanagan is situated on the shores of Golden Lake and the Bonnechere River in Renfrew County. Located off Highway 60, our community is 90 minutes west of Ottawa and 90 minutes hours east of Algonquin Park.

We are currently recruiting for a Tutor. This is a part-time, seasonal position working 25 hours per week.

The Tutor will provide tutoring services in the areas of math, English, and other subjects to achieve academic success. This role will promote positive reinforcement and encouragement as a role model to students. The Tutor will develop a schedule and workplan to assist the students.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement a tutoring service that encompasses the curriculum and delivers a holistic approach to teaching and learning, including opportunities for land-based learning.
• Assess individual student abilities, skills, learning styles and interests.
• Provide a stimulating learning environment that captures the students’ attention and inspires them.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of tutoring sessions.
• Follow up with teachers and students.
• Foster healthy and communicative relationships with the students and families.
• Develop and apply a range of assessments including written and oral tests.
• Evaluate student progress and prepare reports.
• Complete administrative tasks as and when required.
• Participate on relevant boards and committees.
• Communicate, and collaborate with internal and external resources.
• Participate in staff development initiatives and training requirements.
• Attend meetings as required and provides monthly reports.
• Comply with the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation policies and procedures, school board policies and procedures and the Education Act.

For a full job description please email hrassistant@pikwakanagan.ca

• Post-secondary education in a teaching degree, or a high school diploma with additional education certificates and demonstrated experience in tutoring
• An acceptable vulnerable sector check
• Current First Aid, CPR and AED certification
• Current immunization record

Closing: April 25, 2025.

Please include Tutor in the subject line of your email. Please allow 24 hours to receive a confirmed receipt of your application submission should you apply by email.

What we offer:

• Pension plan
• Paid sick days
• 4% vacation pay
• Holiday shutdown
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays
• Half days on Fridays prior to holiday Mondays
• Health spending account (dental, vision, prescriptions, etc.)
• Milestone recognition

Interested persons must submit a resume demonstrating that they meet the requirements outlined and the names and day contact telephone numbers of three professional references.

Screening Procedure

Applicant must not be a member of the supervisor's immediate family. The best-qualified candidate will be defined and determined to include the following: Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to:

• the qualified indigenous person who is an Algonquin; then to,
• the qualified indigenous person; then to,
• the qualified non-indigenous candidate.

Interviews

Interviews will be conducted in-person or virtually by Teams Meeting. AOPFN has the right to shortlist for interview and assessment purposes of the five most qualified persons and typically establishes an eligibility list.

We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian society. We therefore encourage women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above-mentioned employment equity designated groups.

AOPFN is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the recruitment representative in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures that must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.