Online Grade 10-12 Educator (Learning Specialist)

SelfDesign Learning Foundation; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A remote learning organization is seeking an experienced Online Grade 10-12 Educator for a 12-month contract from August 2025 to July 2026. The role involves weekly planning, hosting online meetings, and providing assessments. Ideal candidates will be B.C. Certified teachers, experienced in online and learner-centered education. Flexible working hours in the Pacific Time zone offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners in grades 10-12.
• Experience and/or interest in supporting learners in an online setting.
• Experience in personalized, passion-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Weekly planning and support of learning through online meetings.
• Host two learning lounges (2 hours total) each week with theme group.
• Provide weekly formative assessments according to practices.

Skills

Inclusive practice

Online facilitation skills

Computer and digital literacy

English literacy and writing skills

Attention to detail

Education

B.C. Certified teacher in good standing

Tools

Zoom

Google Drive

Job description

Contract Posting #: SD 1862025ED

Posting Date: August 5, 2025

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Contract Opportunity

Online Grade 10-12 Educator (Learning Specialist)

Area: SelfDesign Learning Community

Lead: Principal, SelfDesign Learning Community

Summary Of The Opportunity

SelfDesign Learning Foundation is seeking an experienced certified online educator.

The scope of work includes weekly planning and support of learning, through online meetings and formative feedback, as well as semester-end summative assessment.

This is a 12-month contract opportunity from August 2025 to July 2026.

This role is ideal for someone experienced/interested in providing educator services for: Workplace Math 10, Physical and Health Education 10, Composition 10, Creative Writing 10, Social Studies 10, Science 10, Photography 10 and Foods 10.

At SelfDesign, courses are grouped and integrated into interest-based bundles called themes, which contain approximately 3 courses / theme, or the equivalent.

We are looking for one or two educators to support up to 2 themes. There are 15-20 learners in each theme

Work Environment

We are a remote organization.

We operate during Pacific Time zone business hours, Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm.

You set your own hours of work, typically between the business hours noted above. You also need to be available for occasional online meetings during these same hours. Meetings are scheduled in advance.

Timelines

Contract start date: August 15, 2025

Contract end date: July 31, 2026

Budget

$23,963/theme

To Respond To This Opportunity

Read the contract details below.

Interested applicants please apply

In Your Cover Letter Detail

• Why you are interested in this opportunity.
• Your availability, particularly if you have other commitments.
• Evidence of a successful track record providing services similar to our request in a comparable work environment.
  
  

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity.

We look forward to receiving your response. Responses will be reviewed as they are received.

Contract Details

Oversight

You will work at the direction of the Team Lead.

Services Required

• Weekly planning and support of learning, based on SelfDesign created assignments/curriculum
• Host two learning lounges (2 hours total) each week with theme group
• Host two grade 10-12 real-time meetings during the learning year
• Weekly formative assessment, according to SelfDesign assessment practices
• End of semester (twice yearly) summative assessment, according to SelfDesign assessment practices
• Team meetings and orientation
  
  

Competencies

• Inclusive practice
• Online facilitation skills
• Computer and digital literacy
• English literacy and writing skills
• Flexible and timely
• Cultural humility and inclusion
• Receptivity to mentorship
• Heart-centred relational capacity
• Achievement orientation
• Attention to detail
  
  

Experience And Credentials

• Experience working with learners in grades 10-12
• Experience and/or interest in supporting learners in an online setting
• Experience and/or interest in learner-centered education
• Experience in personalized, passion-based learning
• Online Learning experience is preferred
  
  

Mandatory Requirements

• B.C. Certified teacher in good standing
• Prior to being contracted, applicants must successfully complete an online orientation prior to beginning their work with learners. This orientation supports deeper learning about SelfDesign philosophy and approach, and connects new educators with their mentors.
• All contractors are required to take the SelfDesign online orientation courses.
  
  

About SelfDesign

SelfDesign Learning Foundation (SDLF) is a registered charity and non-profit organization that operates several programs including one of the largest distributed learning schools and personalized learning programs in British Columbia, SelfDesign Learning Community. SelfDesign enables learners to complete K-12 by exploring their passions and taking the lead in their own learning and life. With personalized guidance from B.C. certified educators, learning unfolds at home and within local and online communities.

Working with us

We facilitate lifelong learning and holistic personal growth with programs, opportunities, and support for people of all ages, with an emphasis on choice and self-direction.

We Provide Access And Support For Our Main Applications

• SelfDesign Connect for mail, calendar, contacts, notes, instant messaging, phone
• Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets
• Zoom for video meetings/conferencing.
  
  

You Provide And Use

• Your own securely set-up computer
• Reliable and secure internet connectivity
• Your own workspace in an environment that ensures privacy, security and confidentiality.
  
  

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