Details

Business: Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
Email: hr@nvit.ca
Website: www.simplyhired.ca

Description

                             $30.00 an hour

The Successful candidates will be responsible for tutoring students within their designated programs. The tutors are members of the Enrolment Services Division, and report to the Success Center Manager. The incumbent must be willing to engage students in a learning and support learner advancement in educational development goals with relevant tutoring and academic tools and support. The tutor will support learners in various subjects and collaborate with various members of the Enrolment Services team and divisions across the institute.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized tutoring and academic support for students.
• Building and collaborating a working relationship with the Student Success Centre team, Elder’s, faculty, and staff.
• Promote and support student engagement in campus workshops, learning labs, mentorship opportunities, events and cultural activities.
• Support students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and across all platforms and modalities.
• Demonstrate an understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion principles and recognize the value of fostering a community that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Engage with students in a professional, trauma-informed, and inclusive manner.
• Support and/or facilitate academic workshops.
• Invigilate student exams in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain the upkeep of the Success Centre, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and functionality; and
• This agreement may be reduced or terminated at the discretion of the employer.

• Relevant bachelor’s degree with a major in English preferred.
• Education and/or experience in Universal Design and Special Education preferred.
• Understanding of Canada’s history and the devastating impacts on Indigenous peoples and Indigenous ways of being and knowing.
• Promotion of holistic wellness, cultural safety, and relevancy, and trauma-informed practice.
• Knowledge of and appreciation for Indigenous languages and cultures, and preferably Indigenous lived experiences.
• Experience with Aboriginal adult learning facilitation and support.
• Advanced competencies in oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work flexible hours on weekdays/evenings and weekends.
• A demonstrated commitment to quality service to students and the public; and

Self-motivated, independent problem solver with enthusiastic initiative.