Step-Up Tutor- Casual/On-Call

About Smithers Community Services Association

For more than 50 years, Smithers Community Services Association (SCSA) has served the Bulkley Valley and surrounding communities. While we are proud of our history, what truly defines us is our commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and responding to the evolving needs of our community.

SCSA is a dynamic non-profit organization with an annual operating budget of approximately $5 million and a team of more than 60 employees. Through a diverse range of programs—including supportive housing, homelessness prevention, family support, settlement services, transportation, seniors' services, and community literacy—we work to create positive and lasting change.

Our work is guided by a commitment to being client-centered, accessible, inclusive, trauma-informed, and accountable. We value equity, diversity, inclusion, Reconciliation, collaboration, integrity, and continuous learning. Most importantly, we believe every individual deserves dignity, respect, and the opportunity to thrive.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference and share our values, we invite you to join our team and help build a stronger, more inclusive community 

 

PROGRAM: Community Learning

 

POSITION: Step-Up Tutor

 

JOB TYPE: Casual/On-Call

 

JOB POSTING#: JP-038-2026

 

WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE: This is a casual position with shifts assigned based on operational needs. Scheduled hours will generally occur during regular business hours, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday. The number of hours and frequency of shifts may vary depending on program requirements and availability.

 

DATE POSTED: September 17, 2026

 

CLOSING DATE: Until the position is filled. *We will conduct rolling interviews and may close this position if suitable candidates are found. Early submissions are recommended. 

START DATE: As soon as possible.

 

SALARY RANGE: $20/hour

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports To: Community Learning Manager
• Direct Reports: None

NO: OF POSITIONS: 01

 

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Step-Up Tutoring program helps elementary school children maintain and strengthen their literacy and numeracy skills. Through small group or one-on-one tutoring, students work on basic skills in a casual environment. A second priority of Step-Up is to offer meaningful work experience in the education field to students considering teaching as a career.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Step-Up Tutor works with school-aged children/youth whose parents have registered them in the Step-Up program. The tutor is responsible for planning and executing lessons which work towards achieving the student's goals.

Responsibilities

1. Activity Facilitation:

• Create lesson plans based on the student’s goals, the evaluation of previous work and incorporating special education methods and practices.
• Meet with assigned students and spend a scheduled amount of time working on the subjects designated in the learning plan.

2. Reporting:

• Actively participate in performance and program evaluations.
• Document the progress of the student's lessons and achievements and prepare progress reports and a final report for the parents at the end of the student's sessions.
• Complete all paperwork requirements regarding employment, wages, etc. as requested.
• Contact the supervisor when they are going to be absent.

3. Other Related Duties:

• Participate in the “in service training.”
• Participate in staff meetings, meetings with teachers and/or parents.
• Make sure the work location is kept tidy and clean.
• Ensure that all program resources are sorted and returned to correct locations.
• Set up and take down the tutoring location.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

 

Skills and Abilities

• Self directed and works well independently and as part of a team.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivated, well organized and detail-orientated with the ability to prioritize.
• Intermediate Level 2 technical skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively with SCSA board, staff, clients and the public in person and over the telephone.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
• Understand and be committed to terms of confidentiality and sign a pledge of confidentiality.
• Undergo a Criminal Record Check
• Possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
  

The Smithers Community Services Associations ensures equitable, objective hiring processes based on merit.  Committed to diversity within our community and our staff, we welcome all applications, including those from visible minority members, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and other individuals not listed here who may contribute to our inclusive practice and the further diversification of ideas.

 

REVISED DATE: September 2026

ID: JD-2026-006