Executive Function Coach

**About Large Tutoring**

Large Tutoring Inc. is a small and growing business run by a UBC Chemical & Biological Engineering graduate committed to bringing top-level education to families in British Columbia. Our students have attended prestigious institutions such as NYU, UC Berkeley, UBC, UofT and much more. We strongly believe in a personalized approach to teaching as this allows us to focus on meeting the unique needs of each student to help them achieve their academic goals.

**Our Values**

At Large Tutoring, we value being adaptable, trustworthy, qualified, modern, and friendly. If we share any of these values then you should consider applying

**Job Description: Executive Function Coach**

Are you passionate about supporting youth with various kinds of executive function needs including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and/or other learning differences? We are looking for individuals who are capable of conducting 60-90 minute coaching sessions (sometimes 2+ hours) to help students manage their learning, emotions, and responsibilities through personalized strategies and compassionate guidance.

This is an independent contractor position, as such, the wage will be $60 - $100 an hour depending on the level of education and experience. The wage is for time spent coaching. Often, we conduct introductory meetings with students and their parents at no charge. This is meant to be a way for the coach to meet with the student before sessions begin to discuss details and establish positive rapport. The company will also hold ongoing check in meetings with the team. These meetings will all be paid at a non-premium wage of $17.85 an hour. Sometimes the coach may need to do collaborative meetings with other support staff for the student, including but not limited to behavioural interventionists and teachers, which will be paid at a different rate.

**Responsibilities and Duties**:

- Implement highly personalized coaching plans to support students with various executive function needs including but not limited to: ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, behaviour challenges, etc.
- Be available for introductory meetings, virtual video conferences, comprehensive intake sessions, and phone calls with prospective students.
- Engage with youths and young adults from a wide range of backgrounds and age demographics.
- Support social, emotional, and development growth of the student through tailored intervention.
- Create progress reports for each student at the end of every session and send them to the students and/or parents.
- Be available to work during non-traditional hours. Since many students have school requirements, sessions may run into the evening (up to 10:00 PM) and/or take place on weekends. This will depend on the students on your roster and their availability. All sessions only take place at mutually agreed upon times and locations between the student and the tutor.
- Adapt interventions and resources to match the student’s needs and preferences.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other specialists for consistent support for the student.

**Requirements**:

- Counselling Diploma meets the minimum requirement (Preference will be given to those who completed a full Masters in Counselling Psychology with adequate credentials and experience). If you feel you have sufficient experience or an equivalent credential, feel free to apply.
- Experience working and/or willingness to work with students with learning difficulties, differences, or disabilities (ie. Gifted Learning Disabled, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, or students on the autism spectrum, or other behavioural and learning challenges.
- Be able to conduct in person coaching sessions in certain locations in Vancouver defined **EITHER** as anywhere from Downtown Vancouver to W 60th and UBC to Main Street including Kitsilano, Kerrisdale, West Point Grey, and Dunbar-Southlands, **OR** anywhere from Main Street to Boundary road, and East Hastings street to E 41st avenue. (Preference will be given to those with a vehicle).
- Must be able to commit to 10 hours a week minimum throughout the entire school year (September to June). These hours cannot be reduced once a contract is signed. Please note these are not guaranteed and depend on your ability to book students we introduce you to.
- Extreme levels of enthusiasm, patience, kindness, and empathy for teaching and for students across diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. We also love bubbly personalities that contain enough energy for 2
- Background in psychology, teaching or mentoring is ideal (but desire to help and to succeed is also important). Experience in social work and working for the benefit of your community is also valued.
- Ability to develop coaching plans with short notice.
- Excellent communication skills - in person and online - we want students to have fun
- Strong multitasking and organizational abilities. Scheduling is something that the tutor is largely responsible for and