Smithers Community Services Association is a non-profit organization that believes in raising the bar on what it means to do a good job. As a member of the Smithers Community Services team, you are fully engaged in your work, you take personal responsibility for your experience with the Association, you are a professional who operates from a place of ethics and integrity and you are prepared to evolve, change and grow as a result of working here.
PROGRAM: Community Learning Program
POSITION: Contract Part-time Step-Up Tutor (with potential to transition to a casual on-call)
DATE POSTED: July 18, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Until the position is filled. *We will conduct rolling interviews and may close this position if suitable candidates are found. Early submissions are recommended.
START DATE: As soon as possible
END DATE: August 8, 2025
SALARY RANGE: $20/hour – $25/hour
SCHEDULE: 2 per week and 7 hours per day
NO: OF POSITIONS: 1
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
The Step-Up Tutoring program supports students to maintain and strengthen their literacy and numeracy skills. Step-Up provides an engaging one-on-one tutoring experience in a casual environment. The tutors work on each student’s specific learning needs as identified by their teachers or their parents. This program was only offered during summer to help students avoid summer slide during school break, but we are now offering it year-round. The position is intended to be full time through the summer (35 hours/week), subject to funding approval.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The tutor is responsible for planning and delivering the lessons to help students achieve their learning goals.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create lesson plans based on the students’ goals.
- Meet with assigned students and spend a scheduled amount of time working on the subjects designated in the learning plan.
- Evaluate and document student's progress, challenges and achievements during each lesson.
- Prepare monthly progress report and submit to your supervisor.
- Participate in staff meetings, meetings with teachers and parents.
- Perform other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- The position is suitable for retired teachers, university students and senior high school students who are passionate about teaching young learners.
- Related post-secondary training and/or tutoring experience would be considered an asset.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Self-directed and works well independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, well organized and detail-orientated with the ability to prioritize.
- Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and organizational skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Regularly scheduled hours of work between Monday and Saturday.
- Office environment with routine office procedures.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Be familiar with and adhere to the philosophy, policies and procedures of the Association.
- Represent the Association positively and professionally at all times.
- Understand and be committed to terms of confidentiality and sign a pledge of confidentiality.
- Undergo a Criminal Record Search as and when required by the Association
- Actively participate in regular performance evaluations.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please email a resume to [email protected] or drop off your resume at Smithers Community Services Offices
REVISED DATE: July 2025
