Organization Overview
Lightwell Learning Society, formerly Learn. Develop. Succeed., is one of British Columbia’s fastest-growing education nonprofits, supporting more than 1,250 children, youth, and adults with learning and other brain-based differences.
Through innovative, evidence-informed programming and our groundbreaking RISE Next Generation AI initiative, we are working to transform how individualized instruction is delivered and supported, with the long-term potential to reach over 100,000 learners across Canada.
Learn more about our mission and impact here: https://lightwelllearning.ca
Why join us?
- Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, collaborative team that is committed to innovation, impact, and inclusion. You will have the opportunity to:
- Build meaningful relationships with community partners, educators, supporters, and more.
- Contribute to a rapidly growing organization with ambitious goals and national impact.
- Help transform educational outcomes for children, youth, adults, and families.
- Work alongside dedicated educators, researchers, developers, and nonprofit leaders.
- Play a key role in advancing innovative solutions that combine human connection with emerging technologies.
- Grow professionally while helping shape the future of a mission-driven organization.
Purpose of Position
Instructors work one-to-one with adult learners (age 18+), delivering individualized and comprehensive learning support that is neuroaffirming, strengths-based, and evidence-based in our Adult Learning and Skills for Trades Programs
Principal Roles and Responsibilities
- Deliver one-to-one instruction in our Vancouver Location, both in-person and live online across two programs: Adult Learning, and Skills for Trades
- 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 adults 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
- Demonstrated commitment to our charitable mission
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Ability to provide a criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening
- Eligibility to work in Canada
- Skill Trades experience (asset)
Job type and hours of work: Part-Time Contract or Full-time (30-37.5 hours per week)
Contract instructors work between 6 and 20 hours per week, plus paid prep time of up to 20 minutes per session. Contractors select set weekly days and times they are available for online sessions, and must maintain the same availability from September to June, without disruption. Contractors are responsible for invoicing monthly for their hours worked and are not eligible for extended benefits. Available hours are:
- Any/All weekdays 11:30 am to 7:30 pm PST
- Saturdays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm PST
Full time instructors work 20 - 37.5 hours per week, plus a 30-minute unpaid break per day. They are primarily in-person, with some online sessions if needed/requested by learners. They work either Monday-Friday or Tuesday to Saturday, or some combination therein.
Location:
Vancouver Location – 3292 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5M 1Z8
Reports to: Instructors report to the Senior Manager, Youth and Adult Programs, and work closely with their assigned Case Manager(s) during the academic term.
Remuneration and Benefits:
- $28.00 - $33.00 per hour (contract)
- $56,000 - $61,000 per annum (salaried) - based on 37.5 hour per week.
- 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
- Personal password management subscription (1Password) for you + family members
- Weekly yoga sessions in East Vancouver (online option as well)
- Access to yearly Coursera and other offerings
- Extended Health Benefits coverage (FT, salaried only)
- Paid vacation in line with experience (FT, salaried only)
Lightwell Learning is proud to be a Certified Living Wage Employer in BC!
Equity: Lightwell Learning 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 [email protected].
How to apply:
To complete your application, you will need to:
- Upload a resume
- Indicate which open position(s) you are applying for
- Answer 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 [email protected]
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.
