Coordinator, Early Years Program

Organization Overview

Lightwell Learning (formerly Learn. Develop. Succeed. or LDS) is one of British Columbia’s fastest-growing education nonprofits, supporting more than 1,250 children, youth, and adults with learning and other brain-based differences.

Through innovative, evidence-informed programming and our groundbreaking RISE Next Generation AI initiative, we are working to transform how individualized instruction is delivered and supported, with the long-term potential to reach over 100,000 learners across Canada.

Learn more about our mission andimpacthere:

• Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, collaborative team that is committed to innovation, impact, and inclusion. You will have the opportunity to:
• Build meaningful relationships with community partners, educators, supporters, and more.
• Contribute to a rapidly growing organization with ambitious goals and national impact.
• Help transform educational outcomes for children, youth, adults, and families.
• Work alongside dedicated educators, researchers,developers,and nonprofit leaders.
• Play a key role in advancing innovative solutions that combine human connection with emerging technologies.
• Grow professionally while helping shape the future of a mission-driven organization.

The Early Years Program Coordinator will play a key role in delivering Lightwell Learning's Early Years programming including program coordination, one-to-one instruction, and social programs for learners Pre-K to grade 3.

The position combines individualized instruction, small-group facilitation, family engagement, and resource coordination within a neuroaffirming, strengths-based, and evidence-based framework. The successful candidate will collaborate with families, educators, behavioural interventionists (BI), speech-language pathologists (SLP), occupational therapists (OT), and other professionals to foster learning, belonging, and success.

All these programs are designed to foster the creation of a nurturing, inclusive, and strengths-based environment where children of all developmental stages and abilities can thrive.

The Early Years Program Coordinator will play a key role in delivering three of Lightwell Learning’s Early Years programs, serving children and families from preschool to early elementary years.

RISE One-to-One:
Individualized educational support for learners in Kindergarten to Grade 3.

Early RISErs: A play-based, family participation program for children ages 3 to 6 (Pre-K and Kindergarten).

Brain Buddies: A small-group social learning program for learners in Grades 1 to 3.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to work closely with preschool-aged and early years children, their families, and other early years professionals to support children in these crucial years of their learning journey.

• Facilitate engaging group programs for preschool and elementary-aged learners
• Deliver individualized one-to-one instruction in person and online using play-based and explicit instruction strategies.
• Develop and implement learning plans, activities, and support strategies tailored to learner strengths and goals.
• Support the development of literacy, numeracy, executive functioning, self-regulation, social-emotional skills, and confidence.
• Create inclusive, welcoming learning environments that encourage participation and engagement.
• Support learners with transitions, sensory needs, and diverse learning profiles.

• Build positive relationships with children, families, and caregivers.
• Model and share practical strategies that support learning and development.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding progress, goals, and participation.
• Prepare observations, progress updates, and reports as required.

• Support program enrollment, scheduling, and participant communication.
• Maintain accurate learner records and program documentation.
• Coordinate learner information and support plans with team members.
• Assist with program setup, organization, and resource management (including Lightwell Learning's Lending Library).
• Participate in team meetings, planning discussions, and program evaluation.
• Uphold Lightwell Learning policies, procedures, and values.

Listed below are a number of different experiences and educational qualifications that could make you a great fit for our team! Applicants do not need to meet all the qualifications…