Reading Specialist / Tutor
Local learning center is seeking a Reading Tutor who is passionate, kind, and loves learning. This role will entail working with students in a one on one setting at our Arcadia center location. We specialize in working with kids with dyslexia & ADHD, so we are looking for fun, empathetic, and patient instructors.
Training in Arcadia Literacy & Learning Programs will be provided for all tutors, no previous training required, but previous teaching experience or experience working with children in a professional setting is highly preferred.
Tutor Responsibilities:
- Facilitate one on one sessions with students
- Create lessons based on a set curriculum (training and curriculum provided)
- Create a warm, welcoming environment for each student
- Communicate with management team to provide feedback on student progress on the plan
- Use multi sensory instructional techniques and positive praise to build student understanding (training provided)
- Build rapport and strong working relationships with students
- Participate in monthly team meetings
Ideal Candidates:
- Passionate about the students, and helping them reach their academic goals.
- Patient and caring in working with students.
- Reliable - we build appointments around your availability, so reliability is extremely important
- Professional and enthusiastic when communicating with all clients.
- Life-long learners, eager to learn new things and help others succeed.
- Excellent at reading, writing, and spelling
- Experienced at working with school-aged children, ideally in a tutoring or educational setting.
- This position is ideal for college students seeking job experience while enrolled in a degree program, or for working professionals looking for an additional job.
- Flexible hours are perfect for anyone completing an online post-grad degree!
Hours/Pay:
- Part-time, we are able to accommodate between 10-25 hours per week.
- Evening availability required (3-7 PM for at least 2 weeknights) in the fall.
- Variable hours, depending on client needs. Hours required will vary from week to week, but minimum hours will be met.
- Pay when tutoring is $20-$22/hr.
- Training is paid! Training pay is $16/hr.
- Room for growth! Full time positions and advanced positions are available for promotion.
About Arcadia Literacy & Learning:
We provide quality care for all children struggling in school. We've created a fun, caring learning environment unlike any other. We use specific positive praise, positive reinforcement, and confidence building instruction. Our programs are tailored to tackle a student's specific challenge, meeting students where they are at and allowing for us to specialize in ADHD & Dyslexia. As a team, our educators work in unison to empower students to become confident and skilled learners.
Please include a brief (can be a few sentences) cover letter expressing why you believe you are a good fit at Arcadia Literacy & Learning.
Arcadia Literacy & Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keywords: Tutor, Tutoring, Clinician, Instructor, Educator, Teach, Teacher, Education, Training, Learning
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week
Benefits:
Grade school specialties:
- 1st grade
- 2nd grade
- 3rd grade
- 4th grade
- Elementary school
- ESL
- Kindergarten
- Reading
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- After school
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Please include a range of time that we can call you to discuss the position (15-minute phone screen).
Education:
Experience:
- Tutoring: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare/education: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person