Little Readers Teacher/Tutor - Early Literacy

Oxford Learning Centre; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teaching materials provided

No lesson planning

Training provided

Coaching and support

Small-group teaching

Transit accessible

Job summary

Oxford Learning West Vancouver is seeking a Part-Time Little Readers Teacher/Tutor to work with our youngest students on reading, language and early math foundations. Training and materials are provided; no lesson planning required.

The ideal candidate is a university student, education student, or recent graduate who loves working with kids, communicates clearly in English, and can commit to a regular weekly schedule. This in-person role is located at Marine Drive, West Vancouver.

Qualifications

• University student or recent graduate in education or related field
• Experience tutoring or teaching young children is a plus
• Ability to be warm, energetic, patient and encouraging

Responsibilities

• Teach Little Readers program to young students to develop reading, phonics and early literacy skills
• Use provided materials; no lesson planning required
• Create a positive, encouraging learning experience and keep learners engaged

Skills

Engaging with children

Strong English communication

Job description

Oxford Learning West Vancouver
West Vancouver, BC | Marine Drive | Transit Accessible
Part-Time | $22–$30/hour

Do you love working with young children and helping them discover the joy of reading?

Oxford Learning West Vancouver is looking for a warm, energetic, and patient Little Readers Teacher/Tutor to work with our youngest students and help them build strong foundations in reading, language, and learning.

This is a great opportunity for university students, recent graduates, education students, early childhood educators, experienced tutors, and teachers who genuinely enjoy working with young children.

Teaching certification is not required.

About Little Readers

Our Little Readers program supports young learners as they develop the foundational skills they need for school and become confident, enthusiastic learners.

You’ll work with young students on skills such as:

• Letter recognition and sounds


• Phonics


• Early reading


• Vocabulary and language development


• Listening and comprehension


• Early writing skills


• Number sense and early math


• Attention and learning skills

All programming and teaching materials are provided, so there is no lesson planning required.

What We're Looking For

The right person for this role is someone who:

• Loves working with young children


• Is warm, enthusiastic, patient, and encouraging


• Can make learning engaging and fun


• Has strong English communication skills


• Is comfortable teaching early reading, phonics, and foundational skills


• Can keep young learners engaged and focused


• Is dependable and punctual


• Is comfortable receiving training and feedback


• Can commit to a consistent weekly schedule throughout the school year

Previous experience working with young children is strongly preferred.

Relevant experience may include:

• Tutoring


• Teaching


• Early childhood education


• Childcare or babysitting


• Camps and recreation programs


• Coaching


• Mentoring


• Classroom volunteering


• After-school programs

What We Offer

Job Type: Part-Time

Salary: $22 – $30 / hour, depending on qualifications, experience, subjects, and availability

• Consistent weekly hours


• All teaching materials and programming provided


• No lesson planning


• Training in the Oxford Learning teaching approach


• Ongoing coaching and support


• Small-group teaching


• A positive and supportive team environment


• Convenient Marine Drive location accessible by public transit


• No relocation packages available

Location

This is an in-person position at:

Oxford Learning West Vancouver

202-1760 Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC

Schedule

We are looking for candidates who can consistently work at least 2 days per week.

Weekday shifts: approximately 3:30PM–6:30 PM

Consistent availability throughout the school year is strongly preferred.

This Could Be a Great Fit If You Are:

• An education or early childhood education student


• A psychology, linguistics, English, or child development student/graduate


• An early childhood educator


• An education assistant


• An experienced tutor


• A teacher looking for additional part-time hours


• A camp leader, coach, childcare provider, or mentor with experience working with young children


• A university student or recent graduate who loves working with kids


• Vulnerable sector screening is mandatory

More than anything, we're looking for someone who can create a positive, encouraging learning experience and help young students feel excited and confident about learning.