Instructor - Full-time

About us: LDS - Learn. Develop. Succeed. (LDS) is a growing, innovative, research-based, nonprofit charity serving children, youth and adults with diagnosed or suspected learning differences like dyslexia, written-output disorders, ADHD and more.

In collaboration with academic institutions, LDS offers individualized, evidence-based programs that target student-specific learning needs. Our growing programs and services operate online, from our Learning Centres in East Vancouver and North Vancouver, in-school locations, and our mobile classroom.

We provide affordable programs to ensure that all children, youth and adults have an opportunity to realize their full potential. Through early intervention, we support students at a critical time, leading to profound, positive changes in student life outcomes. We are scaling up our organization and services to effect system change with material and wide-ranging societal benefits.

Locations:

• East Vancouver Learning Centre (3292 E Broadway @ Rupert)
• North Vancouver Learning Centre (1277 Lynn Valley Road)
  
  
  

Please indicate availability for each location in your application form response. Ability to work at both locations is an asset.

Our Instructors: Our instructors are experienced educators with a passion for making learning accessible, engaging, and possible for learners who find learning difficult and have skills and experience in delivering instruction in at least one of the following three academic areas: reading, writing and/or math.

Our instructors come from a range of backgrounds, including teaching, special education, academic tutoring, adult education and behavioural intervention and are looking for opportunities to apply and develop their professional practice, skills, and knowledge within a collegial environment and organization focused on transforming the educational experience of our students.

An ideal candidate for this position would be a strong generalist in the K-8 range for delivering instruction in math & literacy.

Instructor Responsibilities:

• Deliver one-to-one instruction to help bridge foundational skills gaps for students
• Administer assessments to help identify gaps in student’s learning
• Work with evidenced-based curricula to develop lesson plans based on assessments
• Set goals and objectives for each student with the support of a Case Manager
• Write progress reports for students
• Provide brief session summaries to parents/families
• Be punctual to all student sessions
• Attend instructor in-services and workshops throughout the year
• Contribute to our team learning and be an advocate for learning differences and our work in the community
  
  
  

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field with educational experience
• Experience working with children with diagnosed or suspected learning differences
• Ability to use assessment strategies and instruments to identify gaps in learning
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Experience teaching in two or more of the following areas: reading, writing and/or mathematics
• An understanding of the BC curriculum
• An understanding of structured literacy (for literacy instructors; please describe this in your cover letter)
• Orton-Gillingham training or other structured literacy experience (asset)
• Experience working with adult learners (asset)
• Experience managing complex behavioural profiles (asset)
• Criminal record check with the vulnerable sector
• Eligibility to work in Canada
  
  
  

Start Date: As soon as possible

Availability: This full-time instructor position works 37.5 hours per week, 11:30am to 7:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Remuneration: Full-time, $53,000 - $56,000 per annum

• Extended health, dental, travel and other related (life, AD&D, LTD) benefits
• Paid professional development and team building activities
• Work events and outings
  
  
  

Please submit your resume AND cover letter via our careers page: https://ldsociety.ca/careers/

Questions about the position prior to applying are welcome, via email, to [email protected].

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 encourage applicants of all abilities, genders, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and sexual orientations to apply. We welcome applicants with learning differences and encourage them to self-identify in their application.  

Accessibility: Please note that LDS’s East Vancouver Learning Centre is on the ground floor of the building. Our North Vancouver location can be accessed by elevator and is located on the 3rd floor.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest!