About the Role
Candlelight Foundation for Children with Special Needs is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering children with special needs, particularly those diagnosed with Autism, Dyslexia, and ADHD. We are committed to providing support, resources, and opportunities for these children to thrive. We are currently seeking a patient, compassionate, and experienced Home Tutor to provide personalized academic support to a learner with dyslexia in Ikota, Lagos. The learner is working at the Basic 5 level of the Nigerian basic education curriculum. We require a tutor who has experience working with teenagers and can adapt teaching strategies to suit the learner's academic level, learning needs, and age.
Key Responsibilities- Provide one-on-one academic instruction based on the Basic 5 curriculum.
- Develop and implement appropriate teaching strategies to support a learner with dyslexia.
- Break down lessons into simple, manageable steps using engaging and multisensory teaching methods where appropriate.
- Support the development of reading, spelling, writing, comprehension, and other relevant academic skills.
- Prepare lesson plans and learning activities suited to the learner's needs.
- Monitor academic progress and provide regular feedback to parents or caregivers.
- Create a supportive, patient, and encouraging learning environment.
- Previous experience tutoring teenagers, particularly those with special educational needs.
- Good knowledge of the Nigerian basic education curriculum, especially Basic 5.
- Understanding of dyslexia and strategies for supporting learners with reading, spelling, and written-language difficulties.
- Patience, creativity, and strong communication skills.
- Ability to adapt lessons to the learner's pace and individual learning needs.
- Relevant teaching qualifications or special education training will be an added advantage.
- Competitive monthly salary of 150,000 NGN.
- Part-time schedule operating Monday to Thursday for two hours daily.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a special needs learner's life.