French Language Tutor

oxford learning centres; Surrey; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Learning Centres in Canada is seeking a patient, enthusiastic tutor to support students with learning disabilities, autism, and other diverse needs.

You will assess abilities, develop individualized plans, and support homework, test prep, and study skills while collaborating with parents and other professionals to create an inclusive learning environment.

Experience with IEPs or assistive strategies is advantageous; strong English communication and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with learners who have learning disabilities, autism or ADHD.
• Ability to support students at elementary or secondary levels.
• Patient, encouraging, energetic and rapport‑building.
• Adapt teaching methods to individual strengths and needs.
• Strong communication with parents and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assess the student’s strengths, challenges, and needs.
• Develop individualized tutoring strategies and lesson plans.
• Support homework, projects, test prep and academic skills.
• Teach study skills, organization, time management and note-taking.
• Use varied approaches and accommodations to aid understanding.
• Break down complex concepts into manageable steps.
• Provide positive feedback and monitor progress.
• Help build confidence, independence and learning habits.
• Communicate progress to parents or caregivers.
• Maintain a patient, respectful, and inclusive approach.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Flexibility

IEP awareness

Adaptability

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.