In School Placement - One-To-One Inclusive Education Instructor

Lightwell Learning; Richmond; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP contribution

Vacation pay 4%

In lieu of benefits 3%

Lightwell – Living Wage Employer

Job summary

Lightwell Learning in Vancouver is seeking an in-school instructor to deliver one-to-one math and literacy support for K-7 students, both in-person and online. The role focuses on neuroaffirming, strengths-based instruction within a faith-based school environment.

Position is temporary from October 2026 to June 2027, paid hourly at $30/hour, with vacation accrual paid out and a small RRSP/retirement contribution. Start ASAP for the 2026-27 school year.

Qualifications

• Experience in a faith-based Elementary School environment; independent school experience is a plus.
• Experience with school-aged children with learning differences.
• Ability to adapt to neuroaffirming, strengths-based learning environments.
• Experience in K-7 math and literacy instruction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with or without assistive technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one math and literacy instruction for K-7, in-school and online.
• Be the organization's sole school representative.
• Create neuroaffirming, engaging learning environments.
• Assess learner strengths and challenges through informal and formal methods.
• Develop year-long and daily lesson plans aligned to measurable goals.
• Provide progress reports, with or without assistive technology.

Skills

One-to-one instruction

Math & literacy instruction

Strong communication

Neuroaffirming approach

Technology-enhanced learning

Job description

Organization Overview

Lightwell Learning is one of BC’s fastest-growing education nonprofits, supporting more than 1,250 children, youth, and adults with learning and other brain-based differences. Through innovative, evidence-informed programming and our groundbreaking RISE Next Generation AI initiative, we are working to transform how individualized instruction is delivered and supported, with the long-term potential to reach over 100,000 learners across Canada.

Learn more about our mission and impact here: https://lightwelllearning.Ca/

Why join us?

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, collaborative team that is committed to innovation, impact, and inclusion. You will have the opportunity to:

• Help transform educational outcomes for children, youth, adults, and families.
• Build meaningful relationships with community partners, educators, supporters, and more.
• Contribute to a rapidly growing organization with ambitious goals and national impact.
• Work alongside dedicated educators, researchers, engineers, and nonprofit leaders.
• Play a key role in advancing innovative solutions that combine human connection with emerging technologies.
• Grow professionally while helping shape the future of a mission-driven organization.

Purpose of Position

This in-school instructor works one-to-one with school-aged (Kindergarten to 7) 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 math and literacy at K-7 levels, primarily out of an in-school placement in Vancouver (in Shaughnessy, near Oak St and King Edward Ave), both in-person and live online.
• Represent the organization as the only team member in the school.
• 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

• Experience and comfort working and integrating into a faith-based Elementary School environment; experience in an independent school is an asset.
• 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 as an Elementary-level generalist in math and literacy instruction for K-7.
• 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.
• 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

Monday to Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Position

• Temporary from October 2026 to June 2027.
• School follows the Jewish calendar, with some variation for professional development with Lightwell over March break.
• Employee, paid hourly for instruction and preparation time.

Start Date

As soon as possible in October for the 2026-27 school year. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received.

Location

Monday to Thursday: In a school in the Shaughnessy area of Vancouver – easily accessible by car or by the Canada Line and buses.

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

• $30 per hour.
• Vacation accrual paid out at 4.0% every pay period.
• In lieu of Benefits, paid out at 3.0% every pay period.
• $1,000 contribution to RRSP or equivalent in 2026. For reference, our organization is currently researching whether and how we may participate in retirement savings / pension plan options. Updates on this may be offered during the interview process.

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 vehicle and bicycle parking and on major SkyTrain and bus routes.
• Lightwell is proud to be a Certified Living Wage Employer in BC!

Equity

Lightwell 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 [e-mail].