[Job Opportunity] French Tutor
Position
French Tutor
Program
Les Petites Pommes French Tutoring
Education
- Applicants at minimum must currently be attending a post-secondary institution or teacher’s college
- Bilingual in French and English
Overview
Since 2009, we have helped students and their families succeed at French. We tutor French language, as well as any other subjects that our students may have in French like math, social studies, science etc. We help students at all grade levels to:
- Improve reading comprehension
- Strengthen speaking and writing skills
- Build confidence
- Improve time management and organization
- Feel fully supported through their learning journey
Location
Remote
Description & Responsibilities
We are looking for individuals who are warm, friendly and possess very strong communication skills with an enthusiasm for teaching. Tutors will need to be able to create welcoming environments over zoom while delivering fun and engaging lessons to help our students grow academically and personally. Tutors will report to our director and will also be required to complete on-boarding sessions and LPP team meetings. Before starting, tutors are required to provide a vulnerable sector police check from their city. Strong internet and a reliable computer are also required. People who thrive in our company embody and understand our core values.
Skills
- Fully Bilingual between French and English
- Experience working with children
- Confidence teaching
- Strong communication skills
- Problem solving, not afraid to ask for help
- Able to use zoom and google drive
- Compelling presentation skills delivering content over zoom
- Ability to create and engaging lessons over zoom
- Can be flexible to accommodate children’s different learning styles
- Solution oriented, able to find ways for parents to help support their children’s learning
- Great listener
- Self-motivated to do their best
- Enthusiastic about helping children feel confident while learning
- Growth mindset and positive attitude
Time Period
Tutors can determine their schedule and their hours. Currently, we are looking for teachers who will have availability for at least 10, 1 hour sessions per week.
Pay
Hourly rates are based on education and experience.
How to Apply
- Submit your resume by clicking here.
- Email short loom video to contact@lespetitespommes.ca introducing yourself, your teaching philosophy, describing what drew you to Les Petites Pommes, and making a 1-2 minute example lesson teaching us anything but French grammar. Please use both English and French in your video.
Record Your Video by Downloading Loom
After receiving both your resume and your Loom video, we will follow up with you for any subsequent steps.
[Job Opportunity] Summer Camp Teacher
Position
Summer Camp Teacher
Overview
In-Person French Summer Camp (July 4-September 1, 2023):
- Administrative and planning duties as assigned by Director
- Providing feedback on childrens’ progress and recommendations for ongoing development
- Daily tracking of camp activities
- Using provided programs and other sources to run activities that help children improve and practice their French reading, writing, and speaking abilities
- Supporting children in their French journey through daily positive encouragement
- Maintaining an organised and neat classroom
- Follow appropriate guidelines in dealing with campers, parents and staff
- Inform the administrator directly in the event of an absence from the camp during hours of operation
- Adhere to expectations set in the Les Petites Pommes handbook
- Attend camp training sessions in June at a date to be determined
- Support the goals of Les Petites Pommes in growth and development
- Seek approval to purchase supplies and submit receipts to be reimbursed if required
- Follow camp Covid-19 Protocols
- Communicate over Slack app with Director and other counsellors
- Make reports to CAS within 1 week if you have reasonable grounds to suspect that a child is or may be in need of protection and report information to Director
Location
215 Cline Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8S 4A1, Canada
Requirements
- First Aid certification
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Bilingual – English & French
- COVID Vaccinations
- Match with Les Petites Pommes’ core values
Skills & Experience
- Teaching experience
- Experience with children
Pay
$17-$19/hour
Hourly rates are based on education and experience.
How to Apply
- Submit your resume by clicking here.
- Email short loom video to contact@lespetitespommes.ca introducing yourself, your teaching philosophy, describing what drew you to Les Petites Pommes, and making a 1-2 minute example lesson teaching us anything but French grammar. Please use both English and French in your video.
Record Your Video by Downloading Loom
After receiving both your resume and your Loom video, we will follow up with you for any subsequent steps.