In-Home K-8 Tutor-Mentor - Autism & ADHD Learning Support - Langley, BC
TutorBright is currently hiring multiple experienced in-home Tutor-Mentors in Langley and Langley Township, BC, with a particular need for tutors available near the Walnut Grove and surrounding Langley communities.
We are particularly interested in Tutor-Mentors who have experience supporting elementary-aged students with autism, ADHD, learning differences, and other developmental or communication needs.
The Tutor-Mentor PositionAt TutorBright, our tutors are also mentors, which is why we call this position Tutor-Mentor. Tutor-Mentors help students strengthen their academic skills while also building confidence, independence, resilience, and a more positive relationship with learning.
Our Tutor-Mentors create engaging and supportive sessions that are adapted to each student's individual strengths, needs, interests, and learning style.
For some students, this may include incorporating games, hands-on activities, movement or body breaks, shorter activities, repetition, visual supports, or breaking instructions into smaller steps.
What We Are Looking For- Experience supporting children on the autism spectrum
- Experience supporting children with ADHD, including students who may be hyperactive, impulsive, or have difficulty maintaining attention
- Experience working with children with learning, developmental, behavioural, sensory, or communication needs
- Experience tutoring, teaching, mentoring, coaching, or working directly with children
- A friendly, outgoing, patient, and encouraging approach
- The ability to build rapport with energetic and active learners
- The ability to adapt activities, explanations, and instructions for different students
- Comfort incorporating games, movement, breaks, and varied activities into academic sessions
- A positive and supportive approach to redirection and behaviour
- The ability to identify areas of academic strength and difficulty and adjust sessions accordingly
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable transportation to students' homes in Langley and Langley Township
- Current or completed university or college education
Preferred Educational or Professional BackgroundIt would be especially helpful if you are studying or have completed education in one of the following areas:
- Special Education
- Education or teachers' college
- Psychology
- Behavioural science
- Child and youth care
- Developmental services
- Early childhood education
- Speech-language sciences
- Occupational therapy or related studies
- Social work
- Child development
- A related field involving education, learning, behaviour, or developmental support
Tutoring RequirementsTutor-Mentors should be comfortable supporting some or all of the following:
- Kindergarten to Grade 8 Math
- Kindergarten to Grade 8 English
- Reading and writing development
- Printing and foundational writing skills
- Homework and general academic skill development
- Students with autism
- Students with ADHD
- Students with learning differences
- Students with language or communication needs
- Students who benefit from additional structure, repetition, movement breaks, or shorter activities
- Students working toward greater independence with schoolwork, organization, and learning routines
Experience supporting multiple types of learning or developmental needs is a strong asset.
Our ApproachWe are looking for Tutor-Mentors who can meet students where they are academically and adapt their approach as they get to know them.
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