Classroom Tutor - Math - Competition ID: 4872

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Competition ID: 4872
Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 1
Salary Information: Casual Employee - Hourly Rate
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Workplace Type: On-Site
Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group: Casual Employee
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to the Instructor.

Summary

Classroom Tutor in Math at a Learning Centre for Students enrolled in Upgrading courses at the Phoenix Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society. As a Classroom Tutor, you will assist faculty and work with students experiencing mental health and addictions related challenges, who are taking a math upgrading class through the Centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with the implementation of small-group and individual instruction that has been planned by the course instructor
• Assist with class-wide monitoring of student work (small-group or individual work) identified and planned by faculty
• Tutor students collaboratively (e.g. eliciting answers through questions; acknowledging success by stating specific strengths)
• Promote independence in students
• Assist with the collection of data on student performance and progress based on data collection systems provided by faculty
• Facilitate peer interactions based on guidance from faculty
• Assist with photocopying, filing and overall organization of classroom materials as needed
  
  

Qualifications

• Criminal background check (working with vulnerable adults)
• Experience working as a tutor preferred
• Willingness to learn and assist in implementing a variety of learning strategies
• Able to relate to students and work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to show initiative
• Proficient in fundamental numeracy to an advanced high school level (ie. high school / first year university)
  
  

SALARY INFORMATION

Anticipated hourly pay rate: $27.00

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.