Instructor, Child and Youth

3 weeks ago


Vancouver BC, Canada Learning Disabilities Society Full time

About us:  LDS (Learning Disabilities Society) is a growing, innovative, research-based, nonprofit charity serving children, youth and adults with diagnosed or suspected learning differences like dyslexia, written-output disorders, ADHD and more. 
In collaboration with academic institutions, LDS offers individualized, evidence-based programs that target student-specific learning needs. Our growing programs and services operate online, from our Learning Centres in East Vancouver and North Vancouver, in-school locations, and our mobile classroom.
We provide affordable programs to ensure that all children, youth and adults have an opportunity to realize their full potential. Locations: East Vancouver Learning Centre (3292 E Broadway @ Rupert), North Vancouver Learning Centre, online (online only and hybrid are options) and/or our mobile classroom vehicle. Our Instructors:  Our instructors are experienced educators with a passion for making learning accessible, engaging, and possible for learners who find learning difficult and have skills and experience in delivering instruction in at least one of the following three academic areas: reading, writing and/or math.
Our instructors come from a range of backgrounds, including teaching, special education, academic tutoring, adult education and behavioural intervention and are looking for opportunities to apply and develop their professional practice, skills, and knowledge within a collegial environment and organization focused on transforming the educational experience of our students.
Start Date: Currently Accepting applications for the 2024/2025 academic year - approx. A school-year commitment is required. Our programs run September-June with the school calendar with breaks over the December holiday period and Spring Break (March).
Contract/Part-time: 8-20+ hours a week. Minimum availability is from 4:30 – 7:30pm on two weekday afternoons/evenings. Hours available are Monday to Friday between 2:30 and 7:30pm and/or Saturdays between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Full-Time/Salaried:  If you are interested in full-time/salaried work, please indicate that in your cover letter. Ideal full-time candidates would have professional experience in both math and literacy and/or experience with high behavioural or higher grade level students.
Remuneration:  Contractors : $28.00 per hour, professional development opportunities.
Deliver one-to-one instruction to help bridge foundational skills gaps for students
- Administer assessments to help identify gaps in student’s learning
- Contribute to our team learning and be an advocate for learning differences and our work in the community
Bachelor degree in education or a related field with educational experience
- Experience working with children with diagnosed or suspected learning differences
- Experience teaching in two or more of the following areas: reading, writing and/or mathematics
- Orton-Gillingham training or other structured literacy experience (asset)
- Experience working with adult learners (asset)
- Experience managing complex behavioural profiles (asset)
- Equity : LDS is committed to employment equity and believes that a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. Please note that LDS’s East Vancouver Learning Centre is on the ground floor of the building.


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