Join Our Team
Join Our Team
Help Us Empower Students With Learning Disabilities
Work With Purpose. Change Lives Every Day.
At St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association, we believe every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and thrive. As a nonprofit organization, we’re dedicated to building understanding, acceptance, and support for children with learning disabilities—and the families and educators who walk alongside them.
We create targeted solutions that empower students to reach their full potential, offering hope, compassion, and practical tools for success both in the classroom and in life. Our team works hand-in-hand with children, parents, and professionals to ensure every learner has the education and resources they need to shine.
If you’re passionate about helping kids overcome challenges, believe in the power of education, and want to be part of a mission-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.
Current Opportunities
Learning Disabilities Specialist/Tutor (After-School Program)
Location: Ballwin, MO
Organization: St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association
Make a Real Difference in a Student’s Life
Are you passionate about helping students overcome learning challenges? Frustrated by the limitations of paperwork and large caseloads that prevent you from giving students the individualized attention they need?
Join the St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association and help students thrive through focused, one-on-one support.
We are seeking a dedicated Learning Disabilities Specialist to work with students struggling with learning disabilities, ADHD, or general academic challenges. In this after-school role, you’ll provide remediation, homework support, and strategy instruction that helps students build confidence and succeed.
Position Overview
As a Learning Disabilities Specialist, you will work with students after school in 50-minute, one-on-one sessions, providing targeted remediation and homework assistance. You’ll help students understand how they learn best, reteach essential skills, and close gaps in academic understanding.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individualized, one-on-one academic support to students with learning disabilities or academic struggles
- Teach effective learning strategies and provide remediation in reading, writing, math, and executive functioning
- Support students with homework completion while reinforcing and reteaching key concepts
- Create a positive, encouraging environment where students feel confident and supported
- Communicate with parents, teachers, and other professionals regarding student progress
- Work intentionally to strengthen foundational skills and close learning gaps
Qualifications
- Degree and/or certification in learning disabilities, special education, or a related field
- Experience working with students with learning disabilities, ADHD, or academic difficulties (preferred)
- Strong understanding of IEPs, learning strategies, and remediation techniques
- Excellent communication skills, patience, empathy, and a passion for helping students succeed
- Ability to adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs
Hours & Schedule
- 2–4 days per week
- After-school hours
- 50-minute student sessions
- Flexible afternoon and early-evening scheduling
Why Work With Us?
- Make a direct and meaningful impact on students’ lives
- Focus on individualized instruction—not paperwork
- Join a supportive, mission-driven nonprofit team
- Enjoy flexible, part-time scheduling ideal for educators
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your experience and approach to individualized student support.
Contact: hr@ldastl.org
Why Work With Us
Be part of something meaningful: you’ll work every day knowing your efforts help children and families reach new milestones.
- Learning & growth opportunities: continuous development through training, peer support, and professional collaboration.
- Supportive environment: a close-knit team committed to mutual respect, creativity, and shared purpose.
- Flexible roles: roles may vary in hours or schedule to help balance life and work.
If you’re ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume, a cover letter explaining your interest, and any relevant experience to hr@ldastl.org.
Help Us Make a Difference
As one of the only organizations in the greater St. Louis community providing a comprehensive range of services to children with learning disabilities and/or ADHD, learning differences, autism, their parents and teachers, St. Louis LDA is funded solely by individuals, corporations, and private foundations.
