DCE - Summer School Tutor 2025

Durham Continuing Education is actively seeking Tutors for the 2025 Summer School Program.

Job Summary:

The DCE Summer School Tutor will work with students from Grades 9-12 to support them with summer school classes at our Summer School 2025 site – Sinclair S.S. in Whitby - or via an online format.

Summer School tutors are employed to provide one-to-one or small group academic support.

This will include working with individual students or small groups of students in person or online with their learning, assignments, answering subject specific questions, assisting students who may require accommodations, reviewing lessons taught by the teacher with students and other such tasks as assigned.

Major Duties

There are two types of summer school tutors – in-person and online.

In-person duties:

• Report to the assigned school daily for set working hours
• Monitor the on-line booking system for appointments
• Sit with a single student or small group of students to help them work through the classroom assigned tasks/homework.
• Maintain a log of student activity to be shared with Summer School Administration
• Maintain a liaison with Summer School Administration
• Complete other such duties as assigned by the Principal.

On-line tutor duties:

• Log in to a Google Classroom daily for set working hours
• Monitor the chat function in the Google Classroom and answer inquiries
• Facilitate drop-in Google Meets with a single student or small group of students to help them work through the classroom assigned tasks/homework
• Maintain a log of student activity to be shared with Summer School Administration
• Maintain a liaison with Summer School Administration
• Complete other such duties as assigned by the Principal.

Equipment Required:

• A computer with video and microphone capabilities
  Programs: Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Powerpoint, Excel/Office 365/Google Meet/D2L/Padlet/Desmos/Google Classroom/Internet

Qualifications:

• Successful completion at least one-year of post-secondary studies at either the College or University level.
• Good communication and technology skills are required.
• Computer proficiency in the Google Suite and the Microsoft Suite is required.
• Experience working with students in a school environment is an asset.
• Experience with e-learning or such course modes of delivery an asset.
• Post-Secondary studies in Concurrent or Consecutive Education, English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics is an asset.

Please note:

The class start date is July 2, 2025 and will run Monday-Friday, however, there will be training provided in late June. The anticipated hours of work are as follows:

On-site Tutors: July 2nd - 25th – 8:15am-2:30pm

Virtual Tutors: July 2nd - 24th – 3pm-8pm and July 29th – August 19th – 2pm-7pm

*If you are successful, you will need to provide a Criminal Background Check/Police Check with (VSS) that is no more than 6 months old.

Equity and Inclusion

The Durham District School Board recognizes Indigenous rights are distinct. In the exercise of those rights, Indigenous staff and students shall not be subjected to actions with the aim or effect of depriving these distinct rights.

The DDSB is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates who bring a variety of experiences and backgrounds. We adhere to fair, transparent hiring practices and are committed to equity and accessibility throughout the recruitment process. If you need accommodation during the application process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Ignite Your Career

At the Durham District School Board (DDSB), we inspire the lives of over 80,000 students. Our diverse communities are places where your impact will be felt every day.

Picture yourself in a workplace where your ideas are celebrated, and your growth is a top priority. Here, collaboration and innovation thrive. Whether you're directly inspiring young minds or providing essential support behind the scenes, your contributions will have a meaningful impact on students and the community.

We welcome you to bring your experiences, your passions, and your talents to our inclusive community. Join us and be part of a team that values your well-being as much as your contributions. Ignite your potential at DDSB and help us make a difference, one student at a time.

While we appreciate all applications, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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