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.

Purpose of Position

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.

Principal Roles and Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements & Competencies

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

Job type and hours of work: Full-Time Salaried

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 math and literacy K-7 and the ability to drive Access, our mobile classroom. This is a large van that requires a regular driver's licence and 5+ years of city driving experience. We do not transport learners in this vehicle; we only deliver our RISE One-to-One instruction.

Locations:

• East Vancouver Learning Centre – 3292 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5M 1Z8
• North Vancouver Learning Centre – 1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H

Reports to:

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

Remuneration and Benefits
:

• Wage: $28-33/hour for contract instructors; $53,000 - $56,000 for salaried instructors
• Neuroaffirming and inclusive workplace
• Values-based organization with collaborative peers with a wide range of backgrounds and talents
• Inclusive culture and innovative workplace with opportunity for new approaches and growth
• Opportunities for team-wide and individual professional learning throughout the year
• On-site parking
• Salaried instructors only: Paid vacation, plus office closure from December 25 to January 1, which does not count toward your vacation. Benefits entitlement after 3 months - Extended Health and Dental, and Travel

LDS is proud to be a Certified Living Wage Employer in BC

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. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, abilities, neurotypes, and with a range of life experiences to apply. If you require

accommodations for any part of the application process, please email 

How to apply
: Please submit an application directly through our careers page 

To complete your application, you will need to:

• Upload a resume
• Indicate which open position(s) you are applying for
• Answer written-response questions about your teaching experience (instead of a cover letter). If you prefer to answer these questions in an audio recording, please email a recording to 

Applications will be considered as received, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you.