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Why Work for Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS):

TFSS is recognized as a top 100 charity and a top 10 youth charity in Canada. You will be part of a thriving organization that truly makes a direct, positive impact on the lives of children and youth across Toronto.

The Opportunity:

beyond 3:30 is a unique initiative that provides after school programming focused on healthy living and learning opportunities in the arts for middle school children, Monday-Friday in one of the places they trust the most, their local school.  It supports priority communities through innovative partnering between a wide variety of local community organizations and corporations. beyond 3:30 is operating in 18 select middle-school locations across the city.

Academic Support Staff plans and implements a variety of homework, tutorial and academic support activities, as well as literacy and leadership clubs.  Positions are ideal for energetic Bachelor of Education graduates or those in the process of completing their degree in Education. 

Responsibilities:

• Organize and facilitate the Homework Club to assist beyond 3:30 participants with their homework, projects, special assignments, literacy, numeracy and study skills
• Provide individualized academic tutoring to beyond 3:30 students based on the Ontario curriculum
• Create customized assignments for students to ensure practice and better understanding of material
• Liaise with Site Coordinator to discuss workplan and students’ progress
• Implement equitable and well-balanced assessment strategies
• Lead health and wellness workshops, discussions, and debate activities
• Demonstrate and implement proactive problem-solving, conflict mediation, and behaviour management skills to engage students
• Serve as a role model in conduct and character for students in high priority communities 

Position Contract: August 10, 2024 – June 23, 2025, 3:00pm – 6:30pm, Monday to Friday

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Education or relevant experience (current teacher candidates are welcome to apply)
• Demonstrated experience in educational and recreational program planning and delivery
• Exceptional skills in program facilitation, group dynamics, and effective guidance and discipline techniques with middle school age children
• Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Exposure to working with students with different learning styles
• Enthusiastic and culturally-competent attitude toward working with students in priority neighbourhoods
• Experience working with BIPOC communities is an asset
• Understanding of Ontario curriculum and school board operations and procedures - an asset
• Must have first aid and HIGH FIVE training or willing to obtain them shortly after being hired
• Must obtain a Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check (VSS) upon hiring.

How to Apply

Please send your resume with covering letter to:

Delores Pascal, Assistant Program Manager, email delores.pascal@tfss.ca

Application Deadline: Open (We will review applications as they are submitted).

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone inquiries.

TFSS is committed to a policy of access and equity in its hiring practices. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.tfss.ca.