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Ridley College

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Saint Catharines, ON · On-site

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Japanese Tutor

Ridley College

Saint Catharines, ON • On-site

CA$55/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Position Title: Japanese Tutor

 

THE RIDLEY DIFFERENCE

Founded in 1889, Ridley College is a co-educational boarding and day school with over 850 students in JK to grade 12 from more than 50 countries worldwide.  The Ridley experience integrates a traditional liberal arts education with individual learning enhanced by the principles of positive psychology, the International Baccalaureate continuum program, a learner-driven culture and campus community, exceptional athletics and dynamic arts programs, and a commitment of service to others.  This unique combination prepares meaningful and flourishing lives by teaching the habits of mind, body and spirit, and the values needed to lead in a global society. 

Ridley College is located on 90 acres in St. Catharines, Ontario in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula and is comprised of a stunning blend of century old buildings housing modernized technology.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

 

We are seeking a Japanese Tutor for this upcoming school year, who is knowledgeable and qualified to assist students who are studying literature in the Japanese language. Tutoring sessions may be one-on-one or in a small group setting. All tutoring will occur on the Ridley campus in our Learning Centre. 

 

Job requirements:

  • First-language or fully fluent speaker of the Japanese language;

       Meet with students, as needed, over the course of the year (at student discretion and based on tutor availability);

  • Sessions most often take place at the conclusion of a literary work and near major assessments due dates;
  • Converse with students about literary texts studied in the course;
  • Offer the student feedback on first language oral and written work;
  • Help assess mock oral examinations in collaboration with the subject supervisor;

       It is expected that the tutor will have read the works studied by the students and be familiar with the course expectations;

       Communicate with the family, Learning Strategies teacher and classroom teacher on a consistent basis;

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 1 year of post-secondary education in the related field of study 
  • Knowledge of teaching techniques and learning styles
  • Tutoring experience is an asset
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Ability to travel to Ridley College for student meetings
  • OCT considered an asset 

 

HOW TO APPLY

Rate: $35/hour for Non-OCT and $55/hr for OCT certified teacher

This is a new position.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to upload their resume using the fields on the right side of this page.

As a condition of employment, a satisfactory Vulnerable Persons Screening Report must be provided. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.

Ridley College is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and equitable environment where everyone feels respected, valued and supported.  Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used in order to ensure your equal participation.

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