Learning Support Worker - Tutor Early Literacy, Math, Writing

Company Overview

WestView Learning specializes in providing engaging educational and social day programs tailored for home-schooled students as well as after school classes and school break day camps for students throughout the Cowichan Valley. Our mission is to empower each student to thrive in their learning journey through personalized support and innovative teaching methods. Our workshops and camps are learning opportunities outside the regular K-12 framework and hope to expose students to challenges in their creativity and thinking to spark new areas of interests or dig deeper in their passion areas.

Job Summary

In addition to other instructional programs offered to neurodiverse and neurotypical students at WVL Centre, WestView Learning offers personalized tutoring programs designed specifically for each learner. After reviewing available reports by parents, teachers, and specialists, candidates for our tutoring program are first interviewed with ther parent to make a connection before participating in an assessment session. A lead tutors is assigned to each student. The lead tutor works with the student for 4-6 lessons to establish relationship and expections with the student, begin instruction, and further develop elements of their program. The LSW tutor observes the developing program, begins to establish relationship with the student, and assists in preparation of resources and design of lesson elements in discussion with lead tutor. LSW tutors will gradually take on 3/4s to 5/6s of direct instruction with the lead tutor supervising instruction, lesson content, and tasks assigned for home rehearsal.

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Worker (LSW) to be trained as tutors in Early Literacy, Math, and Writing. This position provides essential one-on-one or small group instruction to help students develop foundational skills in these core areas or extend students who are passionate and wish to 'get ahead' in their personal learning. The ideal candidate may have a proven background working in an educational setting to provide support in classrooms or other learning environments to struggling learners; but the ideal candidate may also be that individual who has discovered later in their career path their strong affinity of working with youngsters to inspire in them confidence in a field that the candidate is both passionate and inquisitive. Successful candidates will have a passion for writing, reading, story, language, math, science, or finding an individual's 'voice' through oral and written expression. They will be energetic, passionate about facilitation learning in others , and experienced working with children to inspire confidence and academic growth.

Training sessions prior to and during employment will include:

• strategies for interacting with vulnerable neurotypical and neurodivergent students with learning challenges
• strategies for interating with students experiencing high anxiety around learning
• strategies for bulding instructional relationships in a 1-1 setting
• awareness of scope/sequences in early literacy and early numeracy learning
• observation and debrief sessions with lead tutors
• training with certification in specific methodologies pertinenet to the LSWs tutoring scheduling and age/focus preferences

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted tutoring sessions in early literacy, math, and writing tailored to each student’s needs
• Following the program designed by lead tutor, continue the program design by creating daily engaging lesson plans targeting identified skill development
• Document student progress observations for each lesson, debrief with lead tutor, and adjust instructional strategies accordingly
• Prepare and manage materials for in-sessions and home practice
• Foster a positive, encouraging environment that motivates students to participate actively
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and team members - ensuring that primary communication with parents includes lead tutor
• Support students in building confidence and independence in their learning process
• Maintain accurate records of sessions, progress notes, and instructional materials

Experience

• Prior experience in tutoring or teaching young children in literacy, math, or writing
• Strong communication skills to clearly explain concepts and motivate learners
• Experience working with children in educational or classroom settings
• Ability to adapt methods to meet another individual's needs is essential as WVL firmly believe we adjust as instructors to find what is the best fit for support the learner's growth: we teach children, not programs.
• Teaching experience is welcome but not required; enthusiasm for education is essential
• Strong computer skills including familiarity with MS Office 365 programs, educational software and online learning tools

Daily Hours

WestView Learnings Program hours change to reflect the school year. and employment hours will fluctuate accordingly. Successful LSW tutors would indicate content area, the minimum/maximum hours/days preferred, and lead tutor and students would be assigned accordingly with work load increasing as program grows with training of LSW tutors.

• October 26 to December 18 - remainder of 15 weeks Fall term - Monday-Friday 2:30 - 6:00, Saturday 9:00 - 1:00
• January 11 - March 12 - 9 weeks winter term - Monday-Friday 2:30 - 6:00, Saturday 9:00 - 1:00
• March 15-28 -Spring Break Camps 8:30 - 3:30 Monday to Friday
• April 6 - June 18 -11 weeks spring term - Monday-Friday 2:30 - 6:00, Saturday 9:00 - 1:00
• June 28 - August 27th - Summer Tutoring 9:30-1:30 or 12:30-4:30 Monday to Friday

Note: schedule for summer tutoring will be built upon the avalability of the LSW tutor - not all tutors will be required during this time. Existing WVL LSW tutors may choose employment with our summer camp program which runs during the weeks noted above.

Join us at WestView Learning to make a meaningful difference in students’ educational journeys! We value energetic individuals who are committed to inspiring young learners and supporting their academic success through engaging, personalized instruction.

Pay: $25.00-$32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6.0 – 16.0 per week

Work Location: In person