Opportunitiy+for+Teachers

 Opportunity for Teachers The following opportunity for teachers has become available. The online //Ask a Teacher// homework help resource is expanding to include 15 school boards across the province and teacher tutors are required. The objective of the Ministry in conjunction with TVO, is to help students in grades 7, 8, 9 and 10 math by providing them with a high quality educational online learning experience.  Please review the information below and, if interested, apply directly at aat@tvo.org. Please refer any questions you have through aat@tvo.org.   Date: June 15, 2009  Title: Online Tutors for Ask a Teacher Chat Rooms  Contract Opportunity: September 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010  The Independent Learning Centre (ILC) is funded by the Ministry of Education and has been providing distance education to Ontarians since 1926. This September, the ILC is partnering with 15 Ontario school boards to offer a free online math tutoring chat room service to students in grades 7 to 10. The ILC is seeking certified Ontario intermediate teachers with computer expertise to provide real-time tutorial assistance in the Ask a Teacher online chat rooms.  Website: []  <span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Please register as a guest user to view the Ask a Teacher chat demo. <span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">· Tutors will provide expert math homework help to students online in a safe and secure chat environment. <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">·T The Ask a Teacher chat rooms are open from Sundays to Thursdays. <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">· The chat hours are from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. Each shift is scheduled for 2 hours. <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">· All tutors are required to work a minimum of 2 shifts per week. <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">· Interview and training will take place over the phone and via the Internet. <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">· Tutors will work from home during scheduled shifts designated by ILC staff. <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">· Must be a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers. · Must be certified and familiar with the Intermediate math curriculum and Ministry guidelines. <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">· Minimum 2 years experience teaching math to grades 7 to 10 students. <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">· Must be efficient with computers and possess fast typing speed. <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">· Strong and effective communication and coaching skills. <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">· Experience and high comfort level with online chat environments. <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">· Tutoring experience and online teaching an asset. <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Please submit your cover letter and resume to <aat@tvo.org>. <span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; color: #ff0000; font-size: 10pt;">Application deadline is July 20, 2009 <span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">. Please include the following: current school board, name of school, two references, a list of all courses and grades taught in the last five years. In addition, please identify your computer hardware and software platform, and Internet connectivity information (ISP, speed, etc.) Thank you for your interest. Only selected candidates will be contacted by phone or email during the summer. <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">
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