Online Literacy Tutor – Maternity Leave Coverage (Canada)

Online Literacy Tutor – Maternity Leave Coverage (Canada)

04 Nov
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Omniea Education
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Canada

04 Nov

Omniea Education

Canada

About Omniea Education Omniea Education is a growing educational business dedicated to helping students build confidence, independence, and success in their learning. We specialize in personalized, evidence-based literacy instruction and executive functioning support, with a particular focus on students with learning differences, including dyslexia and dysgraphia. At Omniea, we believe learning should be engaging, encouraging, and tailored to each student’s individual strengths and needs. We work closely with families to create a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable taking risks, celebrating progress, and developing a love of learning. About the Opportunity We are looking for a bubbly, energetic, and passionate Online Literacy Tutor to join Omniea Education on a temporary contract to provide maternity leave coverage The ideal candidate is someone who brings enthusiasm and creativity to every session, builds meaningful relationships with students, and has experience supporting learners with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences. This position involves working with an existing group of students, delivering individualized online literacy instruction, and maintaining positive relationships with families throughout the maternity leave period. Position Details:
- Start Date: Late November 2026
- Contract Duration: Expected to continue until May 2027. The end date may be adjusted depending on the maternity leave duration.
- Opportunity for Extension: Potential to continue with Omniea Education as a regular tutor beyond the maternity leave coverage period.
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Location:
Fully remote.
- Schedule: Primarily weekday evenings between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Eastern Time (Toronto time).
- Session Length: Individual tutoring sessions are 45 minutes.
- Employment Type: Part-time, independent contractor.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver engaging, individualized 45-minute online literacy tutoring sessions.
- Support students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences using evidence-based instructional approaches.
- Provide explicit, systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, spelling, reading fluency, comprehension, and written expression.
- Prepare individualized lessons aligned with each student’s learning goals, instructional needs, and progress.
- Incorporate interactive digital tools, games,



and creative activities to make virtual learning fun and meaningful.
- Build positive relationships with students and create an encouraging, supportive learning environment.
- Monitor student progress and adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs.
- Maintain brief session notes and provide families with updates on student progress.
- Communicate professionally and proactively with families.
- Demonstrate flexibility and understanding when family schedules occasionally change. Required Qualifications and Experience
- Must be an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) in valuable standing.
- Experience providing online teaching or tutoring to children.
- Experience supporting students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and/or other language-based learning differences.
- Strong understanding of foundational literacy skills and evidence-based reading and writing instruction.
- Confidence using Zoom and digital teaching tools to deliver engaging, interactive lessons.
- Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- A warm, energetic, patient, and encouraging teaching style.
- Ability to work independently, prepare lessons, and adapt instruction based on student needs.
- Flexibility to accommodate occasional scheduling adjustments.
- Reliable internet connection and an appropriate environment for delivering professional online sessions.
- Must provide a satisfactory, current Vulnerable Sector Check prior to beginning tutoring.
- Must provide at least two professional references who can speak to teaching experience, professionalism, and ability to work with students. Additional Assets
- Training or experience in Orton-Gillingham (OG) or other structured literacy approaches.
- Experience using evidence-based literacy programs such as UFLI Foundations or Heggerty.
- Additional qualifications or professional development in special education.
- Experience supporting students with executive functioning challenges.
- Experience teaching students across different elementary grade levels.



Who We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference in students’ lives and understands that effective teaching is about more than delivering a lesson. Our ideal tutor is someone who: ✨ Brings a bubbly, positive, and enthusiastic personality to every session. ✨ Knows how to make online learning interactive, engaging, and fun ✨ Is tech-savvy, creative, and comfortable experimenting with digital learning tools. ✨ Understands how to adapt instruction for students with diverse learning needs. ✨ Is patient, encouraging, and genuinely enjoys celebrating student progress. ✨ Is organized, dependable, flexible, and communicates effectively with families. ✨ Can build meaningful connections with students and help them feel confident and successful in their learning. What Omniea Education Provides
- An established group of students with individualized learning goals.
- Background information on students’ learning needs, instructional history, and current areas of focus.
- Access to existing teaching resources and materials.
- Flexibility associated with part-time, remote tutoring.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with learning differences.
- The possibility of continuing with Omniea Education beyond the initial maternity leave contract. Application and Interview Process If you are passionate about literacy instruction and love helping students build confidence in their learning, we would love to hear from you Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to [email protected] along with a brief introduction highlighting their experience with online teaching, literacy instruction, and supporting students with learning differences. As part of the selection process:
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in an interview.
- Candidates will be asked to deliver a 10-minute mock online literacy lesson to demonstrate instructional approaches, creativity, technology skills, and the ability to make online learning engaging and interactive.
- Successful candidates will be asked to provide two professional references and a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check before beginning tutoring. We look forward to connecting with educators who share our passion for helping students learn, grow, and thrive Pay: $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 3.0 – 8.0 per week

Benefits:
- Work from home Work

Location:
Remote

📌 Online Literacy Tutor – Maternity Leave Coverage (Canada)
🏢 Omniea Education
📍 Canada

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