Education

Home Tutor (special Needs)

Candlelight Foundation for Children with Special Needs·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Internship
EducationFull TimeInternship
-Closes Nov 15, 2026

Location: Ikota, Lagos

Schedule: Monday to Thursday

Duration: 2 hours daily

Salary: 150,000 monthly

We are seeking a patient, compassionate, and experienced Home Tutor to provide personalised academic support to a learner with dyslexia.

The learner is currently 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Candidates with demonstrable experience supporting teenagers with dyslexia or similar learning needs are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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Send your CV along with a cover letter tohr@candlelightspecialneeds.org

Please use the job title as the subject line of your email.

At a glance

Company

Candlelight Foundation for Children with Special Needs

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Internship

Experience

Valid until

November 15, 2026

Created

October 29, 2026