Overview

This is for a tutoring position in our Vancouver location, near Burrard and Broadway, located at 101-1755 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC.

The position will commence with paid training in the Orton-Gillingham approach. Most training time will be online and can be completed from home, but all tutoring for this position will be in-person in our Vancouver location.

The position involves tutoring children, many with learning disabilities like dyslexia, in either language or math. All lessons are 1-to-1. You will be fully trained by us in the Orton-Gillingham approach, which is multisensory and phonics-based, prior to beginning tutoring (the training is difficult and intensive so be prepared to work hard, learn and be challenged; training time is paid).

This work is challenging, but extremely rewarding as you start to see success with these struggling students.

Responsibilities and Duties

-preparing active, engaging, effective lessons

-conducting one-hour lessons

-briefly discussing lesson content and progress with parents after each lesson

-typing brief summaries of lessons after each lesson

-writing bi-monthly progress reports

-conducting and documenting new student intake/diagnostic assessments

Qualifications and Skills

-university education (at minimum an undergrad degree)

-excellent English skills (verbal and written)

-experience working with children (ideally as a tutor, but nannying, babysitting, etc. all qualify)

-ability to conduct fun, engaging lessons and connect well with a variety of young students

-ability to communicate well with parents

Benefits

-medical, dental and vision plan (company splits monthly premium with employee 50/50)

-paid prep time (most other learning centers or tutoring jobs pay by the lesson only)

-student cancellation and termination policies that ensure you are paid for your entire regular schedule even if the student misses or cancels a lesson

-eligibility for a $1-per-lesson-taught bonus and a raise after your first full calendar year of employment

Job Types: part-time leading to full-time

Pay: $21 – $23 per hour (lesson prep time is also paid at this rate)

Additional pay:
Bonus pay

Benefits:
Casual dress
Dental care
Extended health care
Paid time off
Vision care

Schedule:
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Application question(s):
Please note you MUST live in or near Vancouver, BC to be considered for this position. If you are not a local candidate, please do not apply; this is an IN-PERSON position in Vancouver.

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Experience:
working with children: 1 year (required)
tutoring: 1 year (required)