Job Description

Make Math Meaningful: Empower Students as a Math + Learning Support Educator

Are you a creative, learner-centred educator with a deep understanding of math and learning differences? Do you thrive in an environment that values innovation, inclusivity, and meaningful relationships with students?

BrainBoost Education

, a values-driven learning centre in Vancouver, BC, is hiring a full-time educator with expertise in

Math and supporting students with diagnosed learning disabilities and neurodivergent profiles

. We are especially seeking someone with experience teaching students who learn differently - whether through neurodivergence, formal LD diagnoses, or non-traditional educational backgrounds.

At BrainBoost, tutoring means more than academic support--it is about relationships, growth, and learning how to learn. We design learning around the whole student: we believe in curiosity, personalized approaches, and authentic connection. Our team is collaborative, quirky, passionate, and deeply committed to helping young people thrive - both academically and beyond.

Position Details:

Role: Full-Time Educator (with a focus on Math and LD support) Start Date: August 26th 2025 Hours: 40 hours per week (30 teaching hours plus 10 hours prep and collaboration time)

Key Responsibilities:

Design and deliver engaging, one-on-one math instruction (Grades 6-12) Support students with diagnosed learning disabilities and other learning differences Tailor lessons to diverse learning styles and individual needs Create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment for all students Collaborate with a team of innovative, compassionate educators Document, reflect on and refine your teaching practices regularly

What We're Looking For:

Subject Expertise:

Strong foundation in Math (Grades 6-12) Ability to support additional subjects (in Science or Humanities) is a bonus
Teaching and Learning Support Experience:

Experience teaching/mentoring young people (Grades 6-12) Experience supporting students with diagnosed learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia) Familiarity with neurodivergent learning profiles, including ADHD and autism, and strategies to support those learners
Teaching Style & Approach:

Creative, flexible, student-centred Skilled in designing and delivering one-on-one instruction Committed to relational, inclusive, and strength-based teaching
Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Demonstrated understanding of learning disabilities and instructional adaptations Strong communication and collaboration skills Comfort working in a dynamic, non-traditional educational setting

Why Work at BrainBoost?

A close-knit team of thoughtful, supportive, and values-aligned educators A culture that embraces difference, humour, and curiosity Ongoing professional development (internal and external) Extended health and dental benefits (100% employer-paid after probation) Starting wage: $28/hour, with scheduled wage increases reflecting your ongoing contribution

How to Apply:

Please send a

resume and cover letter to kerstin@brainboosteducation.com

. Tell us about the subjects you teach, your experience supporting students who learn differently, and how your approach would enrich our learning community.

We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

BrainBoost is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, or any other aspect of identity. We believe that both our team and the students we serve thrive when everyone feels seen, respected, and supported.

Learn more about us at:

"Our task... is to help children climb their own mountains, as high as possible."

Loris Malaguzzi

Application Deadline:

August 15th, 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Vancouver, BC V6R 2B1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

tutoring children/youth: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-25
Expected start date: 2025-08-26