Faculty, UI/UX Design (Flexible Learning)

british columbia institute technology; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

British Columbia Institute Technology seeks an experienced tutor to support students with learning disabilities, autism, and related needs in Burnaby. The role emphasizes patience, energy, and building positive rapport with learners, with flexible instruction tailored to each student’s strengths and goals.

The tutor will assess abilities, develop individualized plans, assist with homework and study skills, and collaborate with parents and professionals to foster academic growth and confidence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, or other differences.
• Confident in supporting elementary or secondary levels based on student needs.
• Patient, encouraging, energetic, and able to build rapport with students.
• Adapt instruction and learning strategies to each student’s strengths and needs.
• Flexible and able to adjust lessons based on engagement and progress.
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess the student’s academic strengths, challenges, and learning needs.
• Develop individualized tutoring strategies and lesson plans.
• Support with homework, assignments, projects, test prep, and core skills.
• Teach and reinforce study skills, organization, time management, note-taking, and test strategies.
• Use varied teaching approaches and accommodations to aid understanding.
• Break down complex concepts into manageable steps.
• Provide constructive feedback and encourage autonomy.
• Monitor progress and communicate with parents/caregivers.
• Maintain a patient, respectful, and inclusive approach at all times.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Autism support

Elementary to secondary support

Patience and rapport building

Adaptability

Communication with parents

Job description

Company Overview:

Are you looking for a super rewarding role in helping a special needs student?

Job Summary and Tutor Requirements

We are seeking an experienced, patient, and enthusiastic tutor to support students with learning disabilities, autism, and other diverse learning needs.

The ideal tutor will:

• Have experience working with students with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, or other learning differences.
• Be confident supporting students at the elementary or secondary school level, depending on the student's needs.
• Be patient, encouraging, energetic, and able to build a positive rapport with students.
• Adapt teaching methods and learning strategies to suit each student's individual strengths, needs, and learning style.
• Be flexible and able to adjust lessons based on the student's engagement, abilities, and progress.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be comfortable working collaboratively with parents, caregivers, and other professionals when appropriate.
• Have excellent English communication skills.
• Be able to create a supportive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Experience with individualized education plans (IEPs), assistive technology, or specialized learning strategies is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess the student's academic strengths, challenges, and learning needs.
• Develop individualized tutoring strategies and lesson plans.
• Support students with homework, assignments, projects, test preparation, and academic skills.
• Teach and reinforce study skills, organization, time management, note-taking, and test-taking strategies.
• Use a variety of teaching approaches and accommodations to help the student understand and retain information.
• Break down complex concepts into manageable steps.
• Provide positive, constructive feedback and encouragement.
• Help students develop confidence, independence, and effective learning habits.
• Monitor and communicate the student's progress to parents or caregivers.
• Maintain a patient, respectful, and inclusive approach at all times.

About the Student

Students we support may have a range of learning needs, including learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, anxiety, sensory processing differences, communication challenges, dysgraphia, or other exceptionalities.

Each student is unique. Tutors should be prepared to:

• Adapt instruction to the student's individual learning profile.
• Recognize and build upon the student's strengths.
• Provide appropriate accommodations and learning strategies.
• Be sensitive to sensory, communication, emotional, and academic needs.
• Create a calm, supportive, and encouraging learning environment.
• Focus on both academic progress and building the student's confidence and independence.