Passionate Tutor Wanted!
Position: Part-Time Tutor
Location: Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC (541-550 W Broadway)
Pay: $30-50/hr (premium rates for group sessions)
Hours: 4-12 hours per week
Who We Are
Illuminate Academy is a brand-new tutoring and enrichment school for grades 8-12 (opening early 2025). We are more than just a tutoring centre—we are a supportive learning community for students and educators alike. Our mission is to ignite curiosity, foster community, and build confidence, helping students thrive academically and personally.
We pair traditional subject tutoring with interest-based classes that allow both students and staff to explore their passions, building a space where creativity, growth, and connection flourish.
Why Join Illuminate Academy?
- Community-Focused Culture: Be part of a team that values collaboration and creativity for both staff and students.
- Creative Freedom: Teach traditional subjects and propose interest-based classes based on your own passions. The sky is the limit!
- Supportive Environment: Access to resources, materials, and a graphic designer to help you succeed.
- Growth Opportunities: Impact the school’s development as we grow together.
Responsibilities
- Develop clear lesson plans tailored to individual or group needs, consistently assessing progress and adjusting accordingly.
- Lead 1-on-1 or group sessions (up to 6 students), fostering an inclusive and positive learning environment.
- Track student progress via session summaries.
- Propose and implement interest-driven classes based on your own passions.
What We’re Looking For
- Passionate educators eager to share both academic expertise and personal interests. Topics that will be available for Grades 8-12 tutoring: Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, French, English, ELL, IELTS/CELPIP/PTE Prep.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- A Bachelor’s degree is required (teaching certificates and familiarity with the BC curriculum is preferred).
- Proof of current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, or willing to obtain one.
- Availability for a minimum of 2 days per week (flexible hours within Tuesday-Friday 3-9pm, Saturday 9am-5pm).
- Commitment to teaching in-person at our Vancouver location.
How to Apply
Please send your resume, along with a list of the grades and subjects you are comfortable teaching, your availability and desired number of hours, and a brief description of any personal passions you’d like to share in a specialty class. We will highly prioritize applications which include all of this requested information.
Illuminate Academy is excited to grow our community of students and educators—join us to make a meaningful impact!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00-$50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 12 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Which subjects and grade levels are you confident teaching?
- Would you be interested in teaching an interest-based class? If so, what topics or themes would you like to explore?
- What are your available days and times to work?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-03-01
