The University of New Brunswick Saint John welcomes applications for the position of Tutoring Coordinator (Middle School) with The Promise Partnership. This is a 1-year term full-time (36.25 hours per week) position with a salary range of $37,162 - $46,454 per annum.
Accountable to Director or the Promise Partnership, the Program Coordinator is one of several individuals responsible for coordinating the programs of the Promise Partnership. The Program Coordinator contributes to overall Promise Partnership programs as it is important that the entire team gets to know the students, parents, teachers, etc. that the program services. At the K-5 level, the Program Coordinators deliver the UNBSJ student mentoring program with the community school in Crescent Valley.
Note: This position was previously posted and closed on December 21, 2021. All applications will be resubmitted. Applicants need not reapply.
Position summary:
- Develop and coordinate delivery of a 1:1 mentoring program for grade 6-8 students delivered at Crescent Valley Resource Centre.
- Co-coordinate a 1:1 mentoring program for K-5 students at Hazen White- St. Francis with a literacy focus.
- Recruit and supervise UNB Saint John students to act as volunteer tutors and mentors.
- Match UNB Saint John students with middle school students based on academic need.
- Liaise with parents and internal/external stakeholders (principals, teachers, parents, community groups, etc.).
- Determine the academic and social needs of program participants. Support students in the transition from grade 5 to middle school as well as from middle school to high school.
- Tutor high school students at least two days per week.
- Engage in planning meetings with other Promise Partnership staff. Keep up with Anglophone district south policies.
- Assist with the development of promotional materials.
- Assist with the development of budgets for programming.
- Prepare progress reports; Contribute to website, and social media for programs.
- Provide data to support the evaluation of this project as necessary. Collect data on 6-8 programming to be used as part of program evaluation, monitoring, and reporting.
Requirements/Skills:
- Bachelor of Education Degree preferred; however, a combination of training and experience may be required.
- A combination of training and 5 years' experience working in an educational environment (preferably at the middle/high school level).
- Background in Student Resource-support; literacy, Math, or Science would be an asset; EAL support. Experience working with various constituent groups (parents, students, teachers, administrators, etc.).
- A clear criminal record check is required, as is completion of policy 701.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills are required.
- Knowledge of Anglophone south School District South is an asset.
- Ability to work in a team environment is crucial (as is the ability to work independently with little direction).
- Excellent oral and written ability is a must.
- Must be able to travel.
Closing date for applications is February 16, 2022 4:30PM.
This position is covered by the terms and conditions contained in the Collective Agreement negotiated between UNB and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551.
The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
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