Online Grade K-9 Educator

**Contract**Posting** #**:SD1812025ED**

Posting Date: June 12, 2025

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Contract Opportunity

**Online Grade K-9 Educator (Learning Consultant)**

Team: SelfDesign Learning Community (SDLC)

Team Lead: Principal of SelfDesign Learning Community

**About SelfDesign**

As a Provincial Online Learning School-Independent with the B.C. Ministry of Education and Child Care, SelfDesign enables learners to complete K-12 by exploring their passions and taking the lead in their own learning and life, as described in our With personalized guidance from B.C. certified educators, learning unfolds at home and within local and online communities.

The SelfDesign Learning Foundation (SDLF) is a registered charity and non-profit organization that operates several programs including one of the largest distributed online learning schools and personalized learning programs in British Columbia,

Summary of the Opportunity:
Our K-9 Learning Consultants (LCs) work collaboratively with families to craft a unique learning plan for each learner based on each individual's interests and passions. LCs have weekly communication with learners/families regarding progress towards learning plan goals and assist learners in deepening their interests by offering strategies and other supports. In addition, LCs maintain records in order to inform their seasonal assessments and support learners with self-assessment.

Work Environment:
LCs K-9 set their own hours of work. They may meet with learners/ families via video-conferencing at mutually agreed upon times.

Timelines:
Contract start date: August 1, 2025

Contract end date: July 31, 2026

Remuneration:
Learning Consultants are paid on a per learner basis of $2031 per learner per year for the 2024/25 learning year. 2025/26 per learner rates are being reviewed and will be published in July.

To Respond to this Opportunity:
**Read the**contract**details**below.** Interested**applicants**please**apply**

In your cover letter detail:

- Why you are interested in this opportunity.
- Your availability, particularly if you have other commitments.
- Evidence of previous educational experience in a comparable work environment.**

We look forward to receiving your response. Responses will be reviewed as they are received.**
**Contract Details**

Oversight

You will work at the direction of the Team Lead listed above, and in close collaboration with the Educator Services team.

Services Required
- Creating and monitoring a personalized learning plan for each learner
- Weekly teacherly support of learning (once weekly, combination of written and video conferencing)
- Guiding and supporting families with Learning Resources and Services (LRS) budget allotment
- Weekly maintenance of learner assessment records
- Learning updates (report cards)
- Participate in regular mentor-led orientation, meetings and workshops

Skills Required
- Willingness to be mentored in and adopt SelfDesign's heart-centred philosophy and methodology.
- Timely in completing weekly/seasonal tasks and documentation.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Inclusive practice that accepts and respects diverse backgrounds and approaches to learning.
- Positive energy, upbeat and excited about learning.
- Able to adapt to new situations and online tools.

Experience and Credentials
- B.C. Certified teacher in good standing
- Experience working with learners in grades K-9
- Experience and/or interest in learner-centered education
- Experience and/or interest in personalized, passion-based learning
- Experience and/or interest in Distributed Learning (DL)

Mandatory requirements
- Prior to being contracted, applicants must successfully complete an online orientation (approximately 7 asynchronous hours in June 2025). This orientation supports deeper learning about SelfDesign philosophy and approach, and connects new educators with their mentors.
- All contractors are required to take the SelfDesign online privacy and security fundamentals courses (approximately 1 hour per course).

**About SelfDesign**
SelfDesign Learning Foundation (SDLF) is a registered charity and non-profit organization that operates several programs including one of the largest distributed learning schools and personalized learning programs in British Columbia, SelfDesign Learning Community. SelfDesign enables learners to complete K-12 by exploring their passions and taking the lead in their own learning and life. With personalized guidance from B.C. certified educators, learning unfolds at home and within local and online communities.

Working with us

We facilitate lifelong learning and holistic personal growth with programs, opportunities, and support for people of all ages, with an emphasis on choice and self-direction.
- SelfDesign Connect for mail, calendar, contacts, notes, instant messaging, phone
- Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets
- Zoom for video meetings/conferencing.

**You**provide and use:

- Your own securely set-up com