Instructor - North Vancouver (Part-time or Full-time)

Learn. Develop. Succeed; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing educational nonprofit charity is seeking instructors to provide individualized learning support for children with learning differences in North Vancouver. The role involves one-to-one instruction, creating a positive learning environment, and tailoring educational plans. Candidates should have experience with school-aged children and strong communication skills. Offering part-time and full-time positions with competitive wages and benefits.

Benefits

Neuroaffirming and inclusive workplace

Opportunities for professional learning

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in strengths-based, neuroaffirming learning environments.
• Experience using structured, systematic, and explicit instructional approaches.
• Experience teaching literacy concepts and math focused on building conceptual understanding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one instruction from our North Vancouver Learning Centre.
• Create and maintain a neuroaffirming and enjoyable learning environment.
• Identify learner strengths and challenges through assessment.

Skills

Experience working with school-aged children with diagnosed or suspected learning differences

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset

Self-motivated and self-directed

Education

Eligibility 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 LearningCentres 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 from our North 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: Part-Time Contract

Our contractors primarily have full-time or part-time employment outside of their work with LDS. Contract instructors work between 6 and 20 hours per week, plus paid prep time of up to 20 minutes per session. Contractors select set weekly days and times they are available for online sessions, and must maintain the same availability from September to June, without disruption. Contractors are responsible for invoicing monthly for their hours worked and are not eligible for extended benefits. Available hours are:

• Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm (all or part)
• Saturdays 9 am to 5 pm (all or part)

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

Location:

• 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 [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(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 [e-mail]

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.