Waterloo Wayside is excited to be inviting applications for the following job posting.
Posted August 16, 2026
Quick Facts
| Organization | Waterloo Wayside |
| Program | Wayside Youth After-School Program (JUMP Math) |
| Location | Emmanuel United Church (22 Bridgeport Rd W, Waterloo – 1 block from MacGregor Senior Public School) |
| Position Title | JUMP Math Instructional Lead |
| Timeline | October 2026 – June 2027 (Following the WRDSB school calendar) |
| Schedule | 3.5 total onsite paid hours per week, split across two days |
| Compensation | $60 per hour (Contract position; guaranteed 3.5 hours paid per week) |
Weekly Schedule Breakdown
- Mondays (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM): 1 hour of active instruction + 30 mins prep (Students transition to Cooking Club at 4:30 PM).
- Thursdays (3:30 PM – 5:30 PM): 1.5 hours of active instruction + 30 mins prep.
About Waterloo Wayside
Waterloo Wayside is launching a fully funded, two-day after-school initiative this October for MacGregor Senior Public School students. The program features a Cooking Club on Mondays and targeted math support using the JUMP Math framework on both Mondays and Thursdays.
We are seeking a dynamic certified educator—ideally a current Grade 7 or 8 teacher from the MacGregor community—to serve as our Math Instructional Lead.
To respect your time and expertise, this position is strictly instructional and in support of the JUMP Math program. Waterloo Wayside provides a dedicated on-site Program Coordinator who manages all student registrations, attendance, volunteer recruitment, training, and dismissal/walk-over logistics. Your sole focus is delivering high-quality math support alongside a robust team of volunteers, which includes local technology professionals and university students providing 1:1 and small-group breakout mentoring. Registration for the program will be capped at 20 students.
Note: Participation in the Cooking Club is optional and a dedicated person will be leading that programming.
Key Responsibilities
- Instructional Leadership: Lead a small cohort of MacGregor Grade 7 and 8 students through targeted math sessions (1 hour on Mondays, 1.5 hours on Thursdays) using the structured JUMP Math curriculum.
- Volunteer Mentorship: Guide and direct a team of university students and local tech sector volunteers who will provide small-group breakout support during the sessions.
- Curriculum Connection: Act as an informal liaison with daytime math teachers to ensure after-school tutoring concepts directly reinforce current classroom learning.
Qualifications & Experience
- Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification (Intermediate qualifications) or current enrollment in a Faculty of Education program preferred.
- Experience teaching or supporting the Grade 7/8 Ontario Mathematics Curriculum.
- Strong classroom management skills and a passion for boosting confidence in reluctant learners.
- Familiarity with, or a willingness to be trained in, JUMP Math resources.
- Police Check: A valid and current Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) is strictly required due to direct engagement with youth and marginalized groups.
How to Apply
Please send a brief email expressing your interest along with a copy of your resume to David Petro, Board Chair at davidp@waterloowayside.org. Please indicate “JUMP Math Instructional Lead Application” in the subject line.
Prior to submitting your application, please take time to review our website to familiarize yourself with our mission, programs, and community philosophy.
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and a qualified candidate may be selected prior to the final closing date. Final applications accepted until Friday, September 11, 2026.
Waterloo Wayside is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.