Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre Employment Opportunities

Reporting to the Education Coordinator, the Specialized Tutor is responsible for the specialized tutoring of at-risk children.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess needs of children in collaboration with Education Coordinator and the Educator

• Assist the educator in the development of individual education plans and implement them

• Assist in the development of innovative tools that will motivate children to learn

• Tutor children, especially those with special needs

• Actively monitor the academic progress of the students being tutored

• Participate in update meetings with Education Coordinator

• Complete all administrative tools needed to manage program (daily log, parent contact forms, teacher contact forms, etc)

• Speak with parents on a regular basis to update them on their child’s progress

• Develop positive interpersonal working relationships with the educator, parents, teachers, other staff members, mentors and children

Qualifications:

• CEGEP degree in a related field or relevant experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in tutoring

• Must be bilingual.

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Knowledge of issues facing children in marginalized communities

• Strong understanding of and ability to support child development

• Strong organization skills and ability to manage time

• Facility with the computer

• Must be a team-player; learning, working and communicating with other staff members is essential

Job Conditions:

• Starting at $16.00 per hour

• Hours: Mon- Wednesday 2:30-6:00 & Thursday 1:30-6:00 (total of 15 hours per week). Some flexibility required.

Submission deadline: August 9, 2023, 5:00pm

Please send your CV, letter of intent and two references to: Jennifer Maxwell Education Coordinator Email: jennifermaxwell@tyndalestgeorges.com

Reporting to the Children, Youth and Families Education Coordinator, the Educator is responsible for the implementation of the educational programs within the After School Program (A.S.P.)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess individual student’s academic capacities

• Design and implement individual education plans and learning corners

• Support student’s completion of homework

• Teach children academic and social development skills

• Promote a positive learning environment

• Promote positive individual and group behaviour

• Actively monitor the academic progress of the students within the program

• Intervene effectively in conflict situations

• Ensure positive interpersonal working relationships with parents, team members, volunteers and children

• Conduct school visits and establish good working relationships with teachers of the students from the After-School Program

• Supervise, support and integrate volunteers/interns during the programs

• Efficiently complete all administrative tools and tasks assigned by Education Coordinator

• Actively participate and come prepared for supervisory meetings and staff meetings

• Ensure the equipment, material and supplies are properly used and stored

Qualifications:

• CEGEP degree in a related field or relevant experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in child animation and program planning

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Knowledge of issues facing children in marginalized communities

• Strong understanding of and ability to support child development

• Strong organization skills, ability to delegate, multi-task and manage time

• Facility with the computer

• Ability to communicate in French and English

• Must be a team-player; learning, working and communicating with other staff members is essential

Job Conditions:

• Starting at $16.00 per hour.

• Hours: Monday-Thursday 1:30-6:00 (total of 18 hours per week). Some flexibility required.

Submission deadline August 9, 2023 5:00pm Please send your CV, letter of intent and two references to: Jennifer Maxwell Education Coordinator Email: jennifermaxwell@tyndalestgeorges.com

Early Childhood & Families Program Director Summary of Position

The Early Childhood Program Director will oversee the management and development of programs and services designed to meet the needs of families with young children, from birth until school age (5 years). She/He will provide leadership and work collaboratively with a dynamic team involved in a range of projects and programs within this Department. The Director will facilitate programs and provide parents with one-on-one support. She/He will ensure the department’s activities and programs are provided in a manner that ensures safety and security to all individuals. She/He will work as part of a management team under the supervision of the Executive Director in support of the wider mission of Tyndale St- Georges Community Center while acting in accordance with policies and strategies put forth by the Board of Directors.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Program Design and Development

Assess development and support needs of clients and potential service users. Plan, design, implement, facilitate and evaluate all programs, activities and services pertaining to the Department. Research trends, tools and programs to promote effective Early Childhood education and consider the potential for implementing these in the Department.

Community Outreach

Collaborate with local organizations and partners in the delivery and development of programs and services. Maintain professional and mutually beneficial working relationships with community partners. Create an outreach strategy to satisfy programing needs.

Team Management

Ensure pertinent quality recruitment, intervention, support, and training for department personnel; provide on-the-job training and support for volunteers; actively participate in management team meetings and endeavours; provide inspirational leadership to the team. Participate in fundraising event and initiatives.

Administration

Help to plan and manage a budget ensuring monthly tracking and timely reporting of expenditures. In collaboration with the Executive Director, develop an annual workplan that ensures that all our obligations concerning funding requirements, protocols and agreements with funding and community partners are respected; Complete all administrative tasks associated with programs and personnel including compiling statistics, writing reports, maintaining budgets and creating departmental policies. Research and write applications for funding. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and use the results to improve programs.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field of study
• Experience in communityorganizational development with managerial experience
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously and as part of a collegial team
• Excellent knowledge in program planning and implementation
• Excellent personnel management skills and experience
• Excellent knowledge and sensitivity towards issues concerning diverse ethno—cultural backgrounds
• Excellent oral and written skills – Bilingual English and French
• Computer proficiency

Job Conditions:

• Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Monday through Friday (30 hours). Some flexibility required

Please send your CV, and letter of intention to the attention of: Shauna Joyce, Executive Director 

Email: shaunajoyce@tyndalestgeorges.com

Candidates from the community of Little Burgundy are encouraged to apply.