French Teacher/Tutor Wanted

Eager to help students turn “Je ne sais pas” into “Oh la la”? Motivated to help support children’s French education outside of the classroom?

Our hours count! Gain valuable teaching experience!

Are you a friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic French speaker? Join the team at Oxford Learning Don Valley as a part-time French teacher/tutor/coach. Ignite your passion for helping students succeed – en français!

We teach students HOW to learn French. We help students improve their academic and study skills in a small group setting. We have a lot of fun! Our class sizes are small with a maximum of three students per teacher. We provide all of the curriculum and lessons. Teachers do not need to lesson plan. Our teachers explain and guide students through the provided material and help students talk about their understanding.

Position Requirements:

All Tutors at Oxford Learning work during after-school and evening hours (3:00pm - 8:00pm) as well as some Saturdays (9:00am - 1:00pm). A commitment until the end of the school year is preferred. Continuing through the summer is even better. Your students will love working with you, and being reliable is a must. Candidates must possess a strong background in spoken and written French and English and be comfortable teaching up to a Grade 9 level, but up to Grade 12 is preferred. The candidate is required to instruct class sessions in French.

This role is in-person. You must be able to commute to this location. This is not an online position. Relocation packages are not available. Vulnerable sector screening is mandatory.

We encourage you to apply if you have the majority of the following requirements:

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $18 - $20 / hour

Schedule:

• Evenings, Monday to Thursday (3 pm - 8 pm)
• Availability must be within these times but can be flexible within these hours
• Saturday morning availabilty an asset but not necessary

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or similar certification in a relevant field
• Fourth year university students with extensive tutoring experience will be considered
• Teaching certification an asset but not necessary
• Good knowledge of the current Grades 9-12 French core curriculum

Experience

• Some experience teaching/tutoring French at a Grade 9 to 12 (or equivalent) level
• Strong English written and oral communication skills
• Strong French skills and ability to guide students’ understanding
• Ability to multitask and balance working with up to four students at a time

Responsibilities (Position Details)

You will work directly with students as an Interactive Coach with the following responsibilities:

• Teaching up to 4 students at a time at different levels
• Teaching online and in-person
• Following the Oxford Learning methodologies and philosophies
• Filling in post-lesson notes
• Completing daily student communication updates
• Maintaining a friendly and professional manner at all times

Smiles, High-Fives & Happy Students

In this position, you will play a key role in helping students develop their self-confidence and self-esteem. The rewards of helping children overcome academic hurdles and realize their inner potential can be very fulfilling. You will be rewarded with smiling faces and high-fives during every shift. Other rewards of the role include:

• fun staff events
• ongoing training opportunities
• frequent check-ins and feedback
• company growth opportunities
• hands-on development of your teaching skills

About Oxford Learning

Oxford Learning is a Canadian supplemental education provider helping students get better grades since 1984. Offering a full range of programs for students of all ages and abilities, Oxford Learning uses the science of cognitive learning to help all students develop stronger learning skills they can rely on for life!

Are you the superstar teacher-tutor we have been searching for? Apply now!

Oxford Learning Don Valley

2810 Victoria Park Ave #110, North York, ON

Tel: (416) 502-9628

Applicants must reside in or within a short commute of the North York area.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining the team at Oxford Learning Don Valley; however, only those selected for the interview process will be contacted.