Math and Literacy Tutors - Grades 3 & 6

2025 Math and Literacy Tutors - Grade 3 & 6

$22.00 per hour (+ vacation pay in lieu)/up to 20 hrs a week. Mandatory Training during the week of February 10 - 14th. Exact dates and times of training TBD.

Up to 20 hrs a week February 24th - April 30, 2025. Possibility of extension: Up to 35 hours a week May - June 20th.

About the Limestone District School Board

The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their cultures and celebrate their commitment to this land.

The LDSB is the region's only fully inclusive school board, serving more than 20,500 students in 55 schools and five alternative education centres across a geographic area of 7,719 square kilometres.

Position Overview

Term 2 Math & Literacy Tutors will provide EQAO support and gap closing instruction to students in grades 3 & 6. Within a structured school day, Tutors will provide direct instruction to individual students and small groups focusing on numeracy and/or literacy skills.

Duties Of The Tutor Include:

1. Attend all training sessions
2. Plan and lead 1:1 or small group math and/or literacy instruction
3. Monitor student progress and share with classroom teachers and school administrators

Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for applicants who:

1. are learners who seek and apply feedback to improve their practice
2. show initiative
3. are currently enrolled in post-secondary studies and are considering an education-related career
4. are interested in, or have experience working with students in small groups in math and/or literacy
5. can provide their own transportation to the assigned school (mileage not covered by LDSB)
6. have a current CPIC (or can obtain a CPIC prior to employment)

How to Apply

Interested applicants are asked to submit an application package that includes a cover letter and resume outlining how your qualifications, skills, and experience relate to the position, as well as proof of qualifications. Packages must be submitted by 3:00pm on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 to ApplyToEducation.

Cover letter (addressed to Erica Chesnick and Pricia Evans)
Resume
Proof of diploma uploaded on your Supporting Documents page within your ApplyToEducation account.

Internationally trained professionals/applicants with equivalent international experience are encouraged and invited to apply.

Interviews

Candidates will participate in virtual interviews. Interviews will be held on or about the week of January 20th - January 24th.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Across LDSB, we are committed to removing systemic barriers not only in recruitment but in retention and promotion as well. The LDSB is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring practices that reflect the full diversity and lived experiences within the communities we serve.

We invite and welcome you, through your cover letter, to self-identify as someone who has lived experiences, and who can bring valuable, diverse knowledge and perspective to our district and the students and communities we serve.

Accommodation will be provided to applicants to enable equitable participation in the recruitment process. Applicants can request accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.

We thank you for your interest. Only those applicants who have been selected for an interview will be contacted and invited to participate in the interview process.

Our Intention: To make a positive difference in the lives of every student, in every classroom, in every school.

Robin Hutcheon, Chair | Krishna Burra, Director of Education and Secretary | Craig Young, Treasurer