Online Instructor - Contract (Part-time)

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 and in-person in multiple locations in the Vancouver area.

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 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.
  
• Experience teaching online.
• Access to a personal computer, reliable internet, and a quiet private space for delivering lessons.
  

• 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: Contract

Contractors are responsible for invoicing monthly for their hours worked and are not eligible for extended benefits. Our contractors primarily have full-time or part-time employment outside of their work with LDS. 

Hours of work: 

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. Available hours are:

• Any/All weekdays 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm Pacific time

• Saturdays 9 am to 5 pm Pacific time

Location: Online from anywhere within Canada

Reports to: 
Contract 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 

• 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 

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 careers@ldsociety.ca.   
 

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 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.