After School Tutor

Work Location Suite 203 – 200 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON L3R 8G5 May also include approved school/program locations depending on after school program arrangements. Position Type Part-time / After School Program Weekday afternoons, typically after regular school hours Position Summary Canada Ututoring Learning Institute is looking for responsible, patient, and organized After School Program Teachers / Supervisors to support students during our after school program. This role is not simply “watching children.” The teacher is expected to maintain a safe and structured environment, support students with homework and basic academic routines, guide reading and learning activities, supervise transitions and dismissal, and help students build positive habits after school. The ideal candidate should enjoy working with children, be able to manage a small group calmly and confidently, and understand the importance of safety, responsibility, communication, and consistency in an educational setting. Key Responsibilities Student Supervision and Safety * Actively supervise students during the after school program. * Ensure students remain in assigned areas and follow classroom, hallway, washroom, and dismissal procedures. * Monitor student behaviour and intervene promptly when safety, order, or respectful conduct is at risk. * Supervise transitions, snack time, homework time, reading time, activities, and pick-up. * Report injuries, incidents, conflicts, missing students, or safety concerns to management immediately. * Follow all student sign-in, sign-out, parent pick-up, emergency, and incident reporting procedures. Homework and Academic Support * Support students in completing homework, reading assignments, worksheets, and school tasks. * Help students understand instructions and stay focused during study time. * Encourage students to complete work independently before offering guidance. * Assist with basic English, math, reading, spelling, writing, and study routines depending on student needs. * Communicate recurring academic concerns to the program lead or management. Classroom and Program Management * Create a calm, structured, and respectful after school environment. * Lead or assist with age-appropriate activities, including reading, educational games, simple STEM/craft activities, discussion, and quiet work time. * Prepare and organize materials before and after program sessions. * Keep the classroom clean, safe, and orderly. * Help students develop routines such as unpacking, organizing homework, cleaning up, and preparing for dismissal. Behaviour Guidance * Use positive guidance, clear expectations, and age-appropriate redirection. * Encourage respectful communication, cooperation, responsibility, and kindness. * Address disruptive, unsafe, or disrespectful behaviour calmly and consistently. * Escalate repeated or serious behaviour concerns to management. * Never use physical punishment, threats, humiliation, yelling, or degrading language. Parent and Team Communication * Communicate with parents professionally when needed, especially regarding pick-up, homework completion, behaviour, or urgent concerns. * Provide brief updates to management about student progress, incidents, or recurring issues. * Work cooperatively with other teachers, tutors, teaching assistants, volunteers, and administrative staff. * Follow U-Tutoring’s standards for confidentiality and professionalism. Required Qualifications * Experience working with children in a school, tutoring, camp, after school, daycare, or educational setting. * Strong sense of responsibility and reliability. * Ability to supervise and manage children calmly and confidently. * Good communication skills with students, parents, and coworkers. * Ability to support basic homework and academic tasks. * Professional attitude and willingness to follow U-Tutoring policies and procedures. * Must be punctual, organized, and able to work during after school hours. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Ontario elementary students. * Experience supporting English, math, reading, writing, or homework completion. * Experience managing small groups of students. * CPR / First Aid certification is an asset. * Police Vulnerable Sector Check or willingness to obtain one, if requested. * Mandarin speaking ability is an asset but not required. Working Hours Typical shifts may fall within weekday after school hours, such as: Monday to Friday, approximately 4p.m. to 7p.m. Actual hours will depend on program enrollment, student schedules, school dismissal times, and operational needs. Compensation Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, assigned duties, and scheduled hours. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is someone who: * genuinely enjoys working with children; * understands that after school care requires both supervision and educational support; * can balance warmth with structure; * takes initiative instead of waiting to be told every step; * communicates professionally with parents and coworkers; * can remain calm when students are tired, distracted, or energetic after school; * treats the role seriously because student safety and parent trust are involved.

The role involves supervising students in an after-school setting, ensuring their safety and maintaining a structured environment. Responsibilities include providing academic support for homework and leading educational activities and routines.

Candidates must have experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting and possess strong communication and organizational skills. A Police Vulnerable Sector Check and CPR/First Aid certification are preferred assets.

• First AidPreferred
• OrganizationPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Student Supervision
• Homework Support
• Classroom Management
• Behavior Guidance
• Parent Communication
• Academic Tutoring
• First Aid
• CPR
• Organization
• Patience
• Child Safety
• Mandarin

• Education
• Social Services

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Feb 13, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

15 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level

Application method

Direct apply is available