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Online Grade K-7 Educator - HomeLearners Network
About the role
Job Code: 4025931
ContractPosting#:****SD2012026ED
Posting Date: June 17, 2026
Closing Date: July 6, 2026
Contract Opportunity
Online Grade K-7 Educator Home Learners Network
Team: HomeLearners Network (HLN)
Team Lead: HLN Program Lead
Summary of Opportunity
Join the HomeLearners Network (HLN), an exciting program of SelfDesign Learning Foundation.
HLN offers a collection of STEAM-based hands-on activities designed to ignite kids' passions, linking fingers to brains and fostering real-time connections. By engaging in our interactive platform, kids and their families can explore their interests while connecting with others in a supportive and fun environment.
We are seeking experienced, provincially certified, online educators to assist with the development and hosting of live-streamed, virtual educational activities.
As an online educator, you will be responsible for creating, designing and facilitating engaging, meaningful and fun live online activities for learners at the K-7 level. These live online activities are focused on learning and exploring new skills and interests. The goal is that activities supplement learners’ education, it is not academically driven. View our live, online activities here including current activities to learn more.
This contract opportunity is flexible. You can plan and offer single session activities, series, and camps. The number of activities and frequency of delivery are negotiated based on your availability and the needs of our learners.
All activities run between 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Pacific. We are looking for educators to join us as soon as possible.HLN’s online educators work collaboratively to develop topics for activities, focusing on a range of fun topics using Universal Design for Learning principles.
We are seeking educators with experience in the following specializations
- Primary education, K-2 (cross curricular, foundational numeracy and literacy through exploration; social, emotional, and curiosity-driven learning).
- Social Studies (history, geography, current events).
- Languages (French or additional language instruction; conversational, immersive, or culturally-based approaches).
- Applied design, skills & technology, specifically:
● Graphic design and digital creativity
● Career exploration and real-world skills
● Entrepreneurship, business, and marketing
- STEAM, specifically:
● Math, numeracy, and financial literacy
● Engineering and design thinking
● Introductory/Advanced coding, programming
● Game design and development
● Robotics (entry to intermediate)
● Animation and digital creation
Do you have a unique specialization that you are passionate about that’s not included in the list above? We’d love to hear about it. Please respond to this opportunity and share more about what you’d like to offer.
Work Environment:
We are a remote organization.
We operate during Pacific Time zone business hours, Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm.
Outside of live online activities, you set your own hours of work, between the business hours noted above. You also need to be available for occasional online meetings during these same hours. Meetings are scheduled in advance.
Timelines:
Contract start date: As soon as possible.
Note: Contracts are issued from August 1 - July 31 each year with an opportunity to renew.
Budget:
This contract is paid at a scheduled fee rate based upon services provided. Please contact us at info@homelearnersnetwork.ca for more information.
To Respond to this Opportunity:
Read the contract details below.
Email a cover letter and your resume to**opportunities@selfdesign.org**.
In your cover letter detail
● Why you are interested in this opportunity.
● Your availability, particularly if you have other commitments.
● Evidence of a successful track record providing services similar to our request in a comparable work environment.
We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity.
Contract Details
Oversight:
You will work at the direction of the Program Lead and Lead Guides.
Services Required:
● Create, design and facilitate live online learning activities for children and teens at the K-7 level.
● Create photo assets and short video clips of activity/products for each of the activities based on the requirements laid out by the HLN Team Lead.
- Manage live online activities in the HLN platform.
Competencies
● Learning solutions development
● Online instructional delivery and engagement
● Digital literacy
● English language proficiency
● Planning and organizing
● Collaborating with others
● Communication (oral and written)
● Initiative; self-starter
● Learner-centered focus
Experience and Credentials
- B.C. Teaching Certificate. Other provincial teaching certificates will be considered.
- 2+ years teaching, preferably with experience working in an online environment.
- Working with groups of learners in an online setting.
- Planning and creating engaging online lessons, sessions, workshops, etc.
- Designing curriculum and courses for in-person or online settings.
Mandatory Requirements
If you are offered and accept this contract opportunity, you will need to
Undergo a Criminal Record Check which must be obtained through SelfDesign with the BC Solicitor General’s office at your own expense (approximately $28) unless you are a B.C. Certified Teacher.
About SelfDesign
SelfDesign Learning Foundation (SDLF) is a registered charity and non-profit organization that operates several programs including one of the largest distributed learning schools and personalized learning programs in British Columbia, SelfDesign Learning Community. SelfDesign enables learners to complete K-12 by exploring their passions and taking the lead in their own learning and life. With personalized guidance from B.C. certified educators, learning unfolds at home and within local and online communities.
Working with us
We facilitate lifelong learning and holistic personal growth with programs, opportunities, and support for people of all ages, with an emphasis on choice and self-direction.
We provide access and support for our main applications
- SelfDesign Connect for mail, calendar, contacts, notes, instant messaging, phone
- Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets
- Zoom for video meetings/conferencing.
You provide and use
- Your own securely set-up computer, including high quality camera(s), microphone and lighting
- Reliable and secure internet connectivity
- Your own workspace in an environment that ensures privacy, security and confidentiality.
Learn more at www.selfdesign.org and read our Community Report 2025.
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Posted On
May 11, 2026 08:35 AM PST/PDT
Closing Date & Time
July 06, 2026
Openings
4
Job Type
Contract/Term
Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents
City
Vancouver
School/Location
Multiple locations
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Salary
This contract is paid at a scheduled fee rate based upon services provided. Contact info@homelearnersnetwork.ca
Employment Start Date
Start Immediately
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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