A tutoring position is available in our Richmond location, near Lansdowne Mall.
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 Richmond 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: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $134.00-$165.00 per day
Additional pay:
- Bonus pay
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application question(s):
- Please note you MUST live in or near Richmond, 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 Richmond. Do you live in or near Richmond, BC, and are you able to commute to our Richmond location 5 days per week?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- working with children: 1 year (required)
- tutoring: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2021-08-27
Expected start date: 2025-08-07