Tutor Job in Milton, Ontario

Company: New Leaf Psychology Centre Business Information: New Leaf Psychology Centre and its associates provide assessment and treatment services across the lifespan, from early childhood through to adulthood. Treatment services are offered in individual, family, couple, and group formats. Assessment services include psychoeducational, developmental, giftedness, psychological, and rehabilitation (MVA/WSIB) assessments. Business Address: 400 Main Street East, Suite 210, Milton, ON L9T 4X5 Work Location: Same as above. Type of Employment: Full Time - Permanent Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible Job Description: Collaborate with specialists to develop programs for clients' special needs Develop individualized education and intervention plans based on special needs of client Provide literacy coaching and mentoring on phonological awareness using the Orton-Gillingham approach Support development of reading and writing skills Contact collateral interviews with family and/or school personnel Perform administrative tasks Requirements: Education: Completion of a college program in special education, rehabilitation, orientation and mobility, visual impairment, hearing impairment or intellectual disability is required. Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience working with school aged children is required. Experience teaching literacy (reading and writing) and knowledge of the Orton-Gillingham approach is required. Target audience: Children, Persons with learning disabilities. Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail, Work under pressure, Repetitive tasks Personal Suitability: Client focus, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral and written communication, Flexibility, Initiative, Judgement, Organized, Team player Language: English is required Salary: $27.47 hourly, 37.5 hours per week. Benefits: Free parking available, Learning/training paid by the employer Important information: The worker will work six days a week. The regular work schedule is as follows: Monday to Thursday – from 12 pm to 8 pm (it includes one unpaid 30-minute lunch break, and two paid 15-minute coffee breaks) Fridays – from 12 pm to 3:30 pm Saturdays - from 8 am to 12 pm Sundays off. Flexibility in schedule and work on weekends are required. Apply by e-mail to: [email protected]