East One-to-One Inclusive Education Instructor

Organization Overview

LDS - Learn. Develop. Succeed. is a growing, innovative, research-based, educational nonprofit charity serving children, youth and adults with diagnosed or suspected learning differences such as dyslexia and dyscalculia and other brain-based differences like ADHD and ASD. Our growing, affordable programs and services operate throughout Canada live online, from our Learning Centres in East Vancouver and North Vancouver, at in‑school locations, and in Access, our electric vehicle mobile classroom.

Instructors work one-to-one with school-aged (Kindergarten to grade 12) learners, delivering individualized and comprehensive learning support that is neuroaffirming, strengths-based, and evidence-based.

• Deliver one-to-one instruction in our East Vancouver Learning Centre, both in‑person and live online
• Create and maintain a learning environment that is neuroaffirming, strengths-based, and enjoyable for all learners
• Identify learner strengths and challenges through informal and formal assessment
• Draw from multiple resources and curricula, develop and implement year‑long learning plans and daily lesson plans for your assigned learners that are individualized, neuroaffirming, strength-based, evidence-based, technology-enhanced and linked to measurable learning goals
• Provide formal and informal written progress reports, with or without the use of assistive technology

Successful candidates for the instructor role have the ability to perform the above-listed principal roles and responsibilities with minimal to moderate support. This typically requires the following experience and competencies.

• Experience working with school-aged children with diagnosed or suspected learning differences
• Experience in strengths-based, neuroaffirming learning environments and/or a demonstrated eagerness and ability to quickly adapt to this type of environment
• Experience using structured, systematic, and explicit instructional approaches
• Experience teaching the following: literacy concepts using a structured literacy/Science of Reading approach, math focused on building conceptual understanding, and support for executive functioning, sensory processing, or social-emotional learning. Open positions may list additional specific required instructional experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with or without the use of assistive technology
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset
• Demonstrated commitment to our charitable mission
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Ability to provide a criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening
• Eligibility to work in Canada

Our contractors primarily have full-time or part-time employment outside of their work with LDS. Contract instructors work between 6 and 20 hours per week, plus paid prep time of up to 20 minutes per session. Contractors select set weekly days and times they are available for online sessions, and must maintain the same availability from September to June, without disruption. Contractors are responsible for invoicing monthly for their hours worked and are not eligible for extended benefits.

Available hours are:

• Any/All weekdays 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
• Saturdays 9 am to 5 pm

Our full-time salaried instructors work 37.5 hours per week, across 5 days. These are full-time, ongoing positions without an end date. Hours may differ during July and August. Available options are:

• Monday to Friday, 11:30 am-7:30 pm
• Tuesday to Friday 11:30 am-7:30 pm and Saturday 9 am- 5 pm

Ideal full-time candidates have strong experience with at least math and literacy K-7. Ability to teach levels above this (BC middle/secondary curriculum) are also an asset.

• East Vancouver Learning Centre – 3292 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5M 1Z8

Instructors report to the Senior Manager, Instruction and Innovation, and work closely with their assigned Case Manager(s) during the academic term.

• Wage: $28-33/hour for contract instructors; $55,000 - $62,000 for salaried…