Math Advocates and Junior Math Advocates

Employer:
Yukon First Nation Education Directorate
Location:
Yukon First Nation Education Directorate Society
300-204 Black St, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 2M9, Canada (Whitehorse, YT)
Duration:
Part time
Hours / week:
16 hours/week
Wage / Salary:
Not Disclosed
Date posted:
Closing date:
Contact Info:
Hugues Bernasconi - Education Analyst

Description:

Do you enjoy helping others understand counting, measurement, money, or graphs?  Our Math Advocates to support Indigenous children and youth with learning and understanding mathematics. This may be through one-on-one support or small group learning sessions during or outside of school hours.

What do Math Advocates do?  They make math practical, culturally relevant, and fun. Activities may be land-based or classroom-based, connecting math concepts to everyday life and future employment (e.g. measurements for baking, angles in building, financial literacy, and math in land-based skills such as hunting and fishing).

 
We also have Junior Math Advocate (tutoring) positions for high school aged students available who may be interested in tutoring during your spare or before/after regular school hours, starting wage of $24.54 per hour.

We look for individuals who:

  • Are available 4 to 20 hours per week.
  • Enjoy math and helping others learn.
  • Can break down math concepts for learners.
  • Have an understanding of Yukon First Nations worldview.
  • Enjoy giving support to young learners.

Position requirements include: 

  • Pre-employment acceptable RCMP Security Clearance and vulnerable sector search for those 19 and older
  • Valid class 5 driver’s license is an asset. You must have the ability to get to the learning location.
Additional Information:
Apply to hr@yfned.ca and put Math Advocate in the subject line.
To apply:
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