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

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Worker for Focus Literacy and Social Studies to join our vibrant team. In this role, you will work closely with students to enhance their reading, writing, and social studies skills, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. Your enthusiasm and commitment will inspire students to develop confidence and independence in their academic journey.

Training sessions for working with our neurotypical and neurodivergent students will be provided prior to, and ongoing during employment.

Once familiarized with methods/strategies identified as foundational for WVL's programs, and under the direction of WVL's Director of Education, Program Manager and DL Teachers, the successful candidate will have the following responsibilities within the tutoring and day programs:

- Be willing to be a collaborative team member, supporting the strengths of all team members, and providing leadership in your areas of strength
- Provide targeted instruction for individual or groups of up to 3 students/tutor in literacy skills, including early literacy skills, vocabulary development,



reading comprehension, and writing techniques
- Provide targeted instruction for individual or groups of up to 3 students/tutor with social studies content, encouraging critical thinking and engagement
- Assist students with learning activities, ensuring they understand instructions, tasks are chunked and supported as per identified IEP and complete assignments effectively
- Collaborate with WVL and DL educators, our team of LSWs, and parents to develop, update, and implement individualized learning plans tailored to each student’s needs
- Use effective communication skills to motivate students and facilitate a supportive learning atmosphere
- Support day students, and lead workshop and day camp participant, in activities by participating in the planning and development of materials facilitating hands-on learning experiences
- Monitor participant's progress daily, communicating insights to educators or program coordinators, and recognizing when new directions are necessary to continue the creative challenges for participants

Experience
- Experience working with children in individual or small group settings
- Proven tutoring or teaching experience with diverse learners
- Knowledge of special education practices and strategies for supporting diverse learning and social needs of neurodiverse and neurotypical students




- Excellent computer skills including familiarity with MS Office 365 programs, educational software and online learning tools
- Background in early childhood education or teaching roles is highly desirable
- Solid communication skills to effectively engage with students, parents, and team members
- Experience working with neurodiverse learners and a willingness to extend your knowledge growing your personal toolkit of strategies
- Demonstrated ability to adapt instruction methods to meet diverse learning needs and styles

Daily Hours WestView Learnings Program hours change to reflect the school year. This position would fluctuate in time based on programs running and the programs that the successful employee would like to undertake. The cycle continues each year.
- October 26 to December 18 - remainder of 15 weeks Fall term supporting Day Program and after school programs - Monday-Thursday 12:00-3:30/5:30
- January 11 - March 12 - 9 weeks winter term supporting Day Program and after school programs - Monday-Thursday 12:00-3:30/5:30 and possibly Saturday 9:00 -12:00
- March 15-28 -Spring Break Camps 8:30 - 3:30 Monday to Friday
- April 6 - June 18 -11 weeks spring term supporting Day Program and after school programs - Monday-Thursday 12:00-3:30/5:30 and possibly Saturday 9:00 -12:00
- March 15-28 -Spring Break Camps, 8:30 - 3:30 Monday to Friday
- June 28 - August 27th - Summer Day Camps and/or Math Tutoring 8:30 - 3:30 Monday to Friday

Note: weeks off can be arranged prior to publishing camp offerings for spring and summer camp season Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 35.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Learning Support Worker - Focus Literacy, Social Studies (North Cowichan)
🏢 WestView Learning
📍 North Cowichan