Job Description

Organization Overview

LDS - Learn. Develop. Succeed. is a growing, innovative, research-based, educational nonprofit 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 BC online, from our Learning Centers in East Vancouver and North Vancouver, at in-school locations, and in our mobile classroom.

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 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. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with or without the use of assistive technology Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset Self-motivated and self-directed Ability to provide a criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening Eligibility to work in Canada

Hours of work, Locations & Job type:

Full-time instructors are permanent salaried employees working Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday, with hours of work dependent on location. Hours and location of work may differ outside of the academic year (school breaks and summer). Employees are eligible for benefits and vacation time.



LDS has two primary learning centres, located in East Vancouver and North Vancouver. We also deliver sessions on our mobile classroom in various locations, as well as online.


East Vancouver Learning Centre - 3292 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5M 1Z8 North Vancouver Learning Centre - 1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H2

Open Positions, starting September 2, 2025, or earlier:

North Vancouver Full-Time Instructor: One Position


Monday to Friday, 10:30 am -6:30 pm, specific experience required: supporting complex learning needs including movement-based, play-based, self-regulation, and able to teach math and literacy content aligned with grades ~K-7+

East Vancouver Full-Time Instructor: Three Positions


Monday to Friday, 11:30 am-7:30 pm, specific experience required: supporting complex learning needs including movement-based, play-based, self-regulation, and able to teach math and literacy content aligned with grades ~K-7+ Tuesday to Friday 11:30 am-7:30 pm and Saturday 9 am- 5 pm specific experience required: supporting complex learning needs including movement-based, play-based, self-regulation, and able to teach math and literacy content aligned with grades ~K-7+ Tuesday to Friday 11:30 am-7:30 pm and Saturday 9 am- 5 pm, specific experience required: supporting teen learners, including those who may be resistant to learning support due to past negative educational experiences, and able to teach math and literacy content aligned with grades ~7-12




Please note that while candidates without

any

of the listed specific experience will not be considered for these roles, we do encourage you to apply if you have some,

but not all, of these skills.

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

:


Salary per annum: $53,000 - $56,000 Paid vacation, and office closure from December 25 and January 1 that does not count toward your vacation Benefits entitlement after 3 months - Extended Health and Dental and Travel 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 On-site parking (North Vancouver and East Vancouver Learning Centres)

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/

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To complete your application, you will need to:


Upload a resume Indicate which open position you are applying for Answer 6 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.