Academic Teacher - The YMCA of Greater Toronto - Toronto, ON

FACILITATE LEARNING

• Works with student interests/projects, integrates the Ontario secondary school curriculum while ensuring that students have the requisite foundational skills to succeed with the challenges of the new curriculum; Skilled in working with small groups of students to meet learning goals, while maintaining an appropriate level of control and organization in the process; Able to provide feedback to students about their individual and group functioning.
  

ADMINISTRATION

• Timely completion of all documentation required by the YMCA Academy, the Ministry of Education and by the YMCA of Greater Toronto.
  

OTHER

• Participates in YMCA Academy co-curricular activities and philanthropic activities of the YMCA of Greater Toronto (e.g. Annual Strong Kids campaign; Homework Club; social/skills after-school clubs).
  


• Demonstrates appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association. Represents the YMCA and the Association in a professional manner
  


• Understands and supports YMCA philanthropic commitments, connects with families and offers opportunities to give, either financially or their personal time, including participation in special events within the centre and the community.
  


• Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Children’s Aid Society.
  


• Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
  


• Other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

• In good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers
  


• Demonstrated experience in and enthusiasm for working with youth with learning disabilities, social/emotional needs, and/or language processing challenges who are under-performing or who are disengaged from their learning process
  


• Minimum of Special Education Part I
  


• Intermediate / Senior Qualifications
  


• Knowledge of current curricular trends, use of manipulatives, and assistive technologies
  


• Experience in non-traditional teaching environments and an appreciation for teaching the whole person
  


• Solid interpersonal skills coupled with ingenuity and flexibility for responding to the multiple demands of students, parents, colleagues, partners, sponsors, supporting YMCA program staff; understanding of parent as customer
  


• Able to work within the complexities of a large, not-for-profit charitable organization
  


• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers; excellent written communication skills
  


• Ability to speak multiple languages an asset
  


• Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
  


• The position requires the following Core Association and Leadership Competencies: advanced competence in: Effective Interpersonal Communications; Leadership; Ethics and Self-Management; Relationship Building and Partnering; Results Focused; Teamwork and Collaboration; Being Member Focused; Valuing Diversity and Social Inclusion; fundamental competence in: Association Management and Stewardship; Building Community Relationships and Resources; Cross Functional Integration; Leadership; People Management; Planning and Initiative; Strategic Orientation and Change Management.