St. John the Compassionate Mission

St. John’s Academy

St. John’s Academy is a small, non-profit tutoring program, designed to meet the needs of newcomer and at-risk youth in the South Riverdale district of Toronto. This is one of the projects of St. John the Compassionate Mission (www.stjohnsmission.org). Modeled on private tutoring programs, we are able to offer this program for free to low income families.

We are looking for a Director for St. John’s Academy. This is a paid full-time position (35 hours a week), responsible for planning and coordinating the tutoring program for middle school to early high school students.  St. John the Compassionate Mission is an apostolate of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese. Accommodation, (including board) may be available with this post.

Responsibilities:

v       Plan lessons for students in English and Math

v       Monitor the progress of each student throughout the program, adjusting the approach when necessary

v       Communicate with parents and teachers to find out a child’s specific strengths and needs

v       Teach specific study skills strategies to students and monitor goals set

v       Evaluate the program and give feedback to parents, volunteer tutors

v       Register new and returning students- assess needs (standardized tests, report cards, meet with parents)

v       Organize and facilitate tutor training

v       Scheduling of students and volunteers

v       Work with volunteers and address any concerns they may have

v       Ensure maintenance, up-keep and security of the youth program facility

v       Tutor students when needed

v       Ensure appropriate supervision and safety of tutors and youth participants

QUALIFICATIONS:

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v      Degree in Education

v      Experience working with children and youth from diverse backgrounds

v      An understanding of the barriers and challenges faced by youth in culturally diverse, low-income communities

v      Ability to work flexible hours, including regular evening work

v      Police check and First Aid

Please send a resume and cover letter to:  

Sharon Helleman

St. John the Compassionate Mission

155 Broadview Avenue

Toronto Ontario

M4M 2E9

By Fax to 1 416 466 3517

No phone calls please.  We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position,

however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our purpose is to be and to build an inclusive community through the gifts and the needs that each of us brings. This Community of Love is a place of healing and nourishment occurring through awakening the God given dignity and value of each person, while responding to each person’s human needs.

St. John the Compassionate Mission is an Apostolate of the Carpatho-Russian Diocese of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.