Job Description:
The Chief Assistant is a senior support role in a Kumon Centre and plays a key part in maintaining daily operations and supporting student learning. This role typically involves a combination of administrative tasks, student support, and team coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Student Support & Instruction
- Guide students through their worksheets during class time
- Mark and record student work with accuracy and speed
- Provide encouragement and help explain concepts when appropriate
- Supervise and maintain a quiet, focused learning environment
- Administrative Duties
- Record attendance and homework completion
- Track worksheet progress and performance
- Prepare worksheets for upcoming classes
- Assist in grading and sorting corrections
- Team Leadership
- Supervise junior assistants and volunteers
- Train new staff and assist with onboarding
- Act as the main point of contact when the Instructor is unavailable
- Customer Service & Communication
- Greet students and parents
- Answer basic questions about Kumon procedures and student progress
- Communicate parent concerns to the Instructor
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or currently in post-secondary education (preferred)
- Strong academic skills in math and reading (typically up to Grade 10+)
- Prior Kumon experience (as a student or assistant) is a strong asset
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented
- Comfortable with children ages 3–14
Typical Schedule:
- Part-time: 4-5 days per week depending on centre hours
- Most work is during after-school hours (e.g., 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM) and on Saturday
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-08-02
Expected start date: 2025-08-18
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