About Us
The Open Door Educational Services specializes in helping students with learning disabilities overcome reading and spelling challenges. We use research-based, specialized programs, and provide free comprehensive training to ensure our tutors have the tools they need to make a real difference in students' lives.
Job Description
We are currently hiring tutors for in-person, one-on-one reading and spelling support for students with learning disabilities. Tutors work directly in students’ homes or at a nearby library, meeting with each student twice per week for one-hour sessions. We ask for a minimum one year commitment.
This is a contractor position - tutors are self-employed and set their own availability. Hours are not guaranteed, and the role grows over time based on client needs and your availability, rather than following a fixed part-time schedule.
We are looking to hire a tutor who can work in the following neighbourhoods: Rockcliffe/Manor Park, Westboro, Carlington, and Nepean.
Requirements:
- A degree in education, psychology, youth and child studies, English, linguistics, or a related field
- Experience working with children aged 6–15, ideally in an educational setting
- Preference given to candidates with experience teaching reading and spelling
- Availability for a minimum of 6 hours per week
- Willingness to travel to students’ homes within your selected areas of Ottawa
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one, in-person tutoring to students aged 6–15 in their homes
- Teach a structured, multi-sensory reading and spelling program (training provided)
- Maintain a supportive and encouraging learning environments with students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, ADHD, and/or anxiety
- Establish a consistent tutoring schedule and commit to students for the long-term
- Communicate regularly and professionally with parents/guardians and the Open Door team
For more information and to apply, visit:
https://theopendoor.ca/about/careers-at-the-open-door/
Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Freelance
Pay: $25.00-$37.00 per hour
Benefits:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- teaching children ages 6-16: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Ontario teacher's certificate (OCT) (preferred)
Work Location: In person
