Reading/Dsylexia Tutor After School

About the Position

We are seeking a warm, knowledgeable, and dependable Reading Tutor to provide individualized reading and literacy support to children during after-school hours. This position is ideal for an educator, reading specialist, literacy tutor, or experienced professional who enjoys working one-on-one with children and wants to make a meaningful impact on their academic confidence and success. Our approach is personalized and child-centered. We focus on helping each student strengthen their skills while developing confidence, independence, and a positive relationship with learning.

One-on-one, individualized instruction. Locally-owned, owner present. Small, relationship-focused environment. Collaborative setting with therapy professionals. Opportunity to work alongside speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists. Flexible after-school schedule. Meaningful opportunity to help children build academic confidence. Opportunity for professional growth as our therapy and enrichment services expand.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized reading instruction to elementary and/or middle school students
• Support foundational literacy skills, including:
  • Phonological awareness
  • Phonics and decoding
  • Sight-word recognition
  • Reading fluency
  • Vocabulary
  • Reading comprehension
  • Spelling and written language
• Identify areas of strength and areas needing additional support
• Adapt instruction to each student's learning style, skill level, and goals
• Use engaging, age-appropriate activities and evidence-based instructional strategies
• Track student progress and communicate appropriately with parents/caregivers
• Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals when appropriate
• Maintain brief, accurate session documentation
• Create a positive, encouraging environment that promotes confidence and independence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Reading, English, Speech-Language Pathology, or a related field
• Experience providing reading instruction, literacy intervention, or academic tutoring
• Experience working with elementary-aged children
• Knowledge of evidence-based literacy instruction
• Experience with students who have learning differences, dyslexia, language-based learning difficulties, or other academic challenges is a plus
• Structured Literacy, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, LETRS, or similar training is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable, professional, patient, and enthusiastic
• Teaching certification is preferred but not required for candidates with strong literacy and tutoring experience

Schedule

This is an after-school position, with the primary need being weekday afternoons and early evenings. Typical Availability May Fall Within Monday–Thursday: approximately 3:00 PM–7:00 PM Specific hours will vary based on student schedules and tutor availability. Opportunities for additional hours during school breaks, summer, or weekends.

Pay

$25–$35 per hour, based on education, experience, specialized training, and qualifications. Candidates with advanced literacy training, teaching certification, reading-specialist experience, or demonstrated experience working with students with learning differences may be considered at the higher end of the range.