Online Grade K-7 Educator

SelfDesign Learning Foundation; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking passionate online educators to create engaging and interactive learning experiences for K-7 students. This flexible contract role allows you to design and deliver activities that ignite children's interests in a supportive environment. With a focus on STEAM and Universal Design for Learning principles, you will work collaboratively with a dynamic team to foster creativity and exploration. Enjoy the freedom to set your own schedule while making a meaningful impact on young learners' education. Join this forward-thinking organization and help shape the future of online education!

Qualifications

• Experience in creating engaging online lessons and activities.
• Ability to facilitate live online learning for K-7 students.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate live online activities for K-7 learners.
• Collaborate with team to develop engaging educational topics.

Skills

Online instructional delivery

Learning solutions development

Digital literacy

Communication (oral and written)

Planning and organizing

Collaboration

English language proficiency

Initiative; self-starter

Learner-centered focus

Education

B.C. Teaching Certificate

2+ years teaching experience

Tools

Zoom

Google Drive

SelfDesign Connect

Job description

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Contract Posting #: SD 1702025ED

Posting Date: May 5, 2025

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Contract Opportunity - Online Grade K-7 Educator

Team - HomeLearners' Network

Team Lead - Director of Program & Service Development

Summary Of The Opportunity

Join the , an exciting program of SelfDesign Learning Foundation.

HLN offers a collection of STEAM-based hands-on activities designed to ignite kids' passions, linking fingers to brains and fostering real-time connections. By engaging in our interactive platform, kids and their families can explore their interests while connecting with others in a supportive and fun environment.

We are seeking experienced, provincially certified, online educators to assist with the development and hosting of live-streamed, virtual educational activities.

As an online educator, you will be responsible for creating, designing and facilitating engaging, meaningful and fun live online activities for learners at the K-7 level. These live online activities are focused on learning and exploring new skills and interests. The goal is that activities supplement learners' education, it is not academically driven. View here including current activities to learn more.

This contract opportunity is highly flexible. You can plan and offer single session activities, series, and camps. The number of activities and frequency of delivery are negotiated based on your availability and the needs of our learners. All activities run between 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Pacific. This is a 12 month contract opportunity, from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026 with the possibility of extension.

HLN's online educators work collaboratively to develop topics for activities, focusing on a range of fun topics using Universal Design for Learning principles.

We are seeking educators with experience in the following specializations:

• Primary education, K-2 (cross curricular)
• Social Studies (History, Geography, Current Events)
• Community & Culture
• Health & Wellness
• Movement (excludes yoga)
• Healthy choices
• Nutrition
• Life Skills
• Social & Emotional learning
• Languages
• Applied Design, Skills & Technology, specifically:
• Graphics & design
• Exploring careers
• Entrepreneurship, business, marketing
• STEAM, specifically:
• Math, numeracy, financial literacy
• Engineering and design
• Advanced coding, programming
• Game development
• Robotics
• Animation
  
  

Do you have a unique specialization that you are passionate about that's not included in the list above? We'd love to hear about it. Please respond to this opportunity and share more about what you'd like to offer.

Work Environment

We are a remote organization.

We operate during Pacific Time zone business hours, Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm.

Outside of live online activities, you set your own hours of work, 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 1, 2025

Contract end date: July 31, 2026 with the possibility of extension

Budget

This contract is paid at a scheduled fee rate based upon services provided. Please contact us at for more information.

To Respond To This Opportunity

Read the contract details below.

Email a cover letter and your resume to .

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.

Contract Details

Oversight

You will work at the direction of the Guide Team Lead.

Services Required

• Create, design and facilitate live online learning activities for children and teens at the K-7 level.
• Create photo assets and short video clips of activity/products for each of the activities based on the requirements laid out by the HLN Team Lead.
• Manage live online activities in the HLN platform.
  
  

Competencies

• Learning solutions development
• Online instructional delivery and engagement
• Digital literacy
• English language proficiency
• Planning and organizing
• Collaborating with others
• Communication (oral and written)
• Initiative; self-starter
• Learner-centered focus
  
  

Experience and Credentials

• B.C. Teaching Certificate. Other provincial teaching certificates will be considered.
• 2+ years teaching, preferably with experience working in an online environment
• Working with groups of learners in an online setting
• Planning and creating engaging online lessons, sessions, workshops, etc.
• Designing curriculum and courses for in-person or online settings.
  
  

Mandatory Requirements

If you are offered and accept this contract opportunity, you will need to:

• Undergo a Criminal Record Check which must be obtained through SelfDesign with the BC Solicitor General's office at your own expense (approximately $28) unless you are a B.C. Certified Teacher.
  
  

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, including high quality camera(s), microphone and lighting
• Reliable and secure internet connectivity
• Your own workspace in an environment that ensures privacy, security and confidentiality.
  
  

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