Part-Time Math Tutor

**Hourly Rate:** $30.00 per hour

**Hours:** Approximately 10 hours per week

**Start Date:** November 16, 2026

**Location:** First Steps Housing Project, Saint John, NB

About First Steps & Our School

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First Steps Housing Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting pregnant and parenting women and their children as they work toward independence and brighter futures.

Education is a cornerstone of our program.

 

Since 2006, our on-site school, the **Dr. Christine Davies Education Centre**, has provided women with the opportunity to continue their education and work toward earning their high school diploma while navigating the responsibilities of motherhood.

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Our school offers a small, supportive, and flexible learning environment, accommodating up to 12 students at a time. We recognize that every student comes to us with different educational experiences, strengths, and challenges, and we are committed to meeting them where they are.

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About the Position

We are looking for a patient, encouraging, and enthusiastic **Math Tutor** to join our educational team.

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The successful candidate will provide individualized and small-group math instruction to students working at various academic levels. Our goal is not only to help students improve their math skills but also to build their confidence and develop a positive relationship with learning.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Provide one-on-one and small-group math tutoring.

- Support students working toward high school graduation or adult education requirements.

- Adapt teaching approaches to accommodate different learning styles and academic abilities.

- Work collaboratively with our school staff to identify learning gaps and student goals.

- Create a positive, supportive, and judgment-free learning environment.

- Encourage students to build confidence, independence, and problem-solving skills.

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Qualifications

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- Strong knowledge of mathematics, particularly at the middle and high school levels.

- Experience in tutoring, teaching, or educational support is preferred.

- Ability to adapt instruction to students with varying academic abilities.

- Patience, empathy, flexibility, and strong communication skills.

- An understanding of trauma-informed approaches to education would be considered an asset.

- A background in education, mathematics, or a related field is an asset.

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Why Join First Steps?

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At First Steps, education is about much more than earning a diploma. It's about opening doors, creating opportunities, and helping women recognize what they are capable of achieving.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of women who are working hard to build better futures for themselves and their children.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and a brief introduction outlining their experience and interest in the position to mallory@firststepsnb.com.

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*Help us build confidence, inspire learning, and create brighter futures—one student at a time.