Knowledge Bump Tutoring and Editing Services Looking for Private Tutor – French Immersion, English, K-8 at Toronto, ON Full Time

Knowledge Bump Tutoring and Editing Services is looking for an individual based in Ontario to provide tutoring services. This is individual is someone who wants the opportunity to work with a diverse set of students of all ages, each with their own set of unique talents and learning goals and needs. As a private tutor, you will have the opportunity to learn directly from experts in the fields of pedagogy and gamification, to be part of a growing company that is changing the industry standard of excellence, to work remotely, and to meet other like-minded folks who also have a passion for teaching and pedagogy.

As a private tutor, you will use your expert knowledge and specialist training to help students from kindergarten to grade 8 understand concepts and details necessary for academic success. You will work with students one-on-one and customize their lesson plans to their learning goals, curriculum requirements, preferred learning strategies, and their unique abilities. Additionally, you will be provided tools based on cutting-edge, research-based teaching methods to help you help your students best!

Key responsibilities:

• Work with students one on one to assist them with their learning needs
• Prepare lessons, activities, and assessments for each lesson, as well as homework if applicable
• Work directly with the Founder to create a customized learning strategy for each student
• Be the first point of contact for the student and parent(s) * Evaluate the progress of the students and report said progress to the student’s parents and to head office on a regular basis
• Make good recommendations like books and websites to help the students to be versatile in their learning and understanding of the subjects they are taking * Identify student’s individual needs as they change and adapt lessons accordingly
• Manage session and teaching schedule, and communicate with head office when changes occur
• Keep record of work completed with each student
• Help students develop other necessary skills like communication, critical thinking, and active listening skills

Technical requirements and core competencies:

• MINIMUM Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Languages or English Literature (Master’s or postgraduate diplomas preferred)
• MINIMUM 2 years teaching and/or mentoring experience with children under the age of 18
• A reliable internet connection, a well-functioning webcam and microphone, and the ability to use Google Workspace, Office 365, Adobe Reader, and other video conferencing, word processing, and data entry software
• A laptop or desktop computer
• The ability to quickly learn new software
• Adabilility, reliability, and professionalism are a necessity
• Fluency in English
• Fluency in French
• Ability to present/create/and play games with students using screen sharing, Google Jamboard, and/or other tools
• Ability to understand high-level academic papers, particularly in the field of pedagogy, is an asset, but not required.

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Are you fluent in French?
• Do you currently live in Ontario and are eligible to work in this province?

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Experience:

• teaching: 2 years (required)
• tutoring: 2 years (required)

Expected start date: 2022-04-24