Instructor - Full-Time

Learning Disabilities Society; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit educational organization in Vancouver is seeking full-time instructors to provide one-to-one support to children with learning differences. Candidates should have experience in neuroaffirming educational environments. The role includes creating individualized learning plans and maintaining a supportive atmosphere. Salary ranges from $53,000 to $56,000 annually, with benefits after three months.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Extended health and dental benefits

Professional learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with diagnosed or suspected learning differences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide a criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one instruction to school-aged learners.
• Create and maintain a neuroaffirming, strengths-based learning environment.
• Provide written progress reports.

Skills

Working with school-aged children with learning differences

Creating neuroaffirming learning environments

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Education

Eligible to work in Canada

Job description

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
• 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 values alignment with our charitable mission

Self-motivated and self-directed

Ability to provide a criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening

Eligibility to work in Canada

Hours of work, Locations & Job type :

Full-time instructors are permanent salaried employees who work Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday, with hours of work dependent on location. Hours and locations of work may differ outside of the academic year (school breaks and summer ). E mployees are eligible for extended health and dental and travel benefits and paid vacation time.

LDS has two primary learning centres , located in East Vancouver and North Vancouver. We also deliver sessions live online throughout Candaa, and on our Access mobile classroom in various physical locations.

East Vancouver Learning Centre – 3292 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5M 1Z8

North Vancouver Learning Centre – 1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H2

Open Positions, starting September 2, 2025, or earlier :

North Vancouver Full-Time Instructor : one position

Monday to Friday, 10 : 30 am -6 : 30 pm, specific experience required : supporting complex learning needs including movement-based, play-based, self-regulation, and able to teach math and literacy content aligned with grades ~K-7+

East Vancouver Full-Time Instructor : three positions

Monday to Friday, 11 : 30 am-7 : 30 pm, specific experience required : supporting complex learning needs, including movement-based, play-based, self-regulation, and able to teach math and literacy content aligned with grades ~K-7+

Tuesday to Friday 11 : 30 am-7 : 30 pm and Saturday 9 am- 5 pm specific experience required : supporting complex learning need,s including movement-based, play-based, self-regulation, and able to teach math and literacy content aligned with grades ~K-7+

Tuesday to Friday 11 : 30 am-7 : 30 pm and Saturday 9 am- 5 pm, specific experience required : supporting teen learners, including those who may be resistant to learning support due to past negative educational experiences, and able to teach math and literacy content aligned with grades ~7-12

For the East Vancouver positions, it is an asset if you are able to drive and support the management of Access, our electric mobile classroom vehicle. This is a large van that requires a regular drivers 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.

Please note that while candidates without any of the listed specific experience will not be considered for these roles , we do encourage you to apply if you have some ,

but not all, of these skills.

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 :

Salary per annum : $53,000 – $56,000

Paid vacation , and office closure from December 25 and January 1 that does not count toward your vacation

Benefits entitlement after 3 months - Extended Health and Dental, and Travel

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 t eam -wide and individual professional learning throughout the year

On-site parking (North Vancouver and East Vancouver Learning Centres )

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 [e-mail] .

How to apply : Please submit an application directly through our careers page https : / / ldsociety.ca / careers /

To complete your application, you will need to :

Upload a resume

Indicate which open position you are applying for

Answer 6 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 careers @ldsociety.ca .

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.

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