Description
Reach Ahead Program Learning Support Facilitator
The Superior-Greenstone District School Board is thrilled to offer the 2025 Reach Ahead Program! This unique initiative provides Grade 8 students the opportunity to earn a high school credit before completing elementary school, giving them a valuable head start on their academic journey.
We are seeking Educational Support Staff to assist with this innovative program, which supports students across the Superior-Greenstone District School Board. This online position includes after-school hours from March to June and a culminating week from July 7th to 11th.
Position Details
Position: Reach Ahead Program Learning Support Facilitator
Course Code: PAI1O - Healthy Living and Individual and Small-Group Activities
Time Commitment:
- 5 hours per week from March to June 2025 (after school hours)
- 5 days of synchronous instruction from July 7-11, 2025
Delivery Mode: Online instruction with both synchronous and asynchronous components
About the Program
This course is designed to:
- Foster a smooth transition from elementary to high school.
- Promote essential lifelong wellness skills.
- Explore topics such as physical fitness, teamwork, healthy decision-making, and strategies for maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical and administrative support to students.
- Assist students with navigating online learning platforms and accessing course materials.
- Support student engagement by helping to monitor participation and progress.
- Help foster an inclusive and supportive online learning environment.
Requirements
- Experience supporting online or blended learning environments is an asset.
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with educators and students.
- Familiarity with virtual learning platforms (e.g., Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
Don’t miss this opportunity to support Grade 8 students as they transition to high school and set the stage for their future success!
Application Process
Applicants should submit:
- A resume outlining qualifications and experience.
- The names of three (3) professional references, one of which must be a current or most recent immediate supervisor, including telephone numbers.
- A written authorization permitting the Board to contact these references.
- Applications must be submitted for each region.
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For further information, please or clarification, please contact:
Tara Balog, Assistant Superintendent of Education
tbalog@sgdsb.on.ca
Only Applications submitted through Apply to Education will be considered.
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Superior-Greenstone District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We provide reasonable accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with the Disabilities Act. Please contact People and Culture Department at dnault@sgdsb.on.ca so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Following the interview process all applications will be destroyed.
