We once again are seeking students currently attending a university or college to work with teachers and young people in our schools as part of a "Tutors in the Classroom" initiative. Successful tutors will work with teachers and students providing assistance in literacy and numeracy K - 6. The program is jointly funded by the York Region District School Board and the Ministry of Education.
As a tutor you will support the work of the teacher through activities such as tutoring in the classroom, introducing students to new technologies, assisting with special projects and updating materials for teachers. The program will provide you with an opportunity to enhance your educational experience by applying your academic learning in a practical environment. It will allow you to explore your suitability for a career in teaching or working with young people and be a positive addition to your resume.
The program runs from October 2009 to the end of June 2010 and offers a flexible schedule that fits you and the schools involved. Some positions are filled after students return home from college or university in the spring.
As a tutor you will earn $10.00 per hour up to a maximum of $2000 (200 hours).
To be qualified as a tutor you must be currently enrolled in and attending a college or university, be able to obtain a Statement of Good Health and a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report.
Please be advised that we are experiencing issues with inbound email from Hotmail and Sympatico to the Board’s email systems. Senders using these accounts will eventually receive a rejection notice from their system indicating trouble sending the email. We are working on resolving this issue in conjunction with our vendor partners.
Interested and qualified students are invited to send an application to the program by submitting it by fax, mail or email (for those not using Hotmail or Sympatico accounts) as stated in the application.
Applications are due by November 13, 2009 or earlier. Later applications are welcome; however, some positions may be filled.
Application Form: Word Document
Where is the YRDSB? The York Region District School Board is a large board starting at Steeles Avenue in the south and going all the way up to Georgina on the south side of Lake Simcoe. It includes schools in Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, King, Whitchurch-Stouffville, East Gwillimbury and Georgina. An outline map is available through the link below. This may be helpful in completing your application.
Map
Transportation
Tutors may travel to their schools by their own vehicles or public transportation. Transportation services are provided by the TTC, York Region Transit and Go Transit. The York Region Transit site at http://www.yrt.ca shows their routes for all of York Region. The TTC web site at http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/ provides route maps, schedules and has links to both York Region Transit and Go Transit maps.
