Reading Tutor - after school

Reading Tutor for PRIDE Learning Co.

Location: Oakland, CA (zip 94619)

Position: In-Home Reading Tutor (Part-Time, 2 hours per week)

Rate: $40 per hour

Schedule: 2 one-hour lessons per week after school

About Us: PRIDE Learning Co. is a premier tutoring company specializing in helping children with learning difficulties. We offer a multisensory reading program that is 100% scripted, focusing on phonics, spelling, fluency, comprehension, and writing skills. Our mission is to provide children with the tools they need to succeed in reading and beyond, all while fostering a positive and engaging learning environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and reliable tutor to join our team teaching in-home lessons in Oakland, CA zip 94619.

Ideal Candidate:

• Ready to be trained to implement our multisensory reading program
• Experience working with school-age students and a passion for teaching
• Ability to create and maintain a positive and engaging learning environment
• Strong rapport-building skills with students
• Comfortable using electronic devices, such as a laptop, for lessons
• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to motivate students
• Able to commute to the student's location in Oakland, CA zip 94619.
• Committed to establishing and maintaining a long-term professional tutoring relationship with the student

Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 individualized tutoring sessions focused on enhancing students' reading and literacy skills
• Follow scripted lesson plans tailored to each student’s needs, covering phonics, spelling, fluency, comprehension, and writing
• Use PRIDE's learning technologies and resources to enhance instruction
• Manage session time effectively, ensuring a positive and focused learning environment
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs, including those with special education requirements
• Must be proactive in maintaining prompt and consistent communication with PRIDE staff to discuss student progress, challenges, and any necessary adjustments to the tutoring plan

Qualifications:

• Experience as an instructional assistant, ABA therapist, paraprofessional, teacher, substitute teacher, graduate student in education, or speech therapist assistant is a plus
• Must have access to an electronic device (such as a laptop) for conducting lessons

How to Apply:

• Send your resume and cover letter, including your relevant experience and education either through Indeed.com or by direct email to: HR@pridelearningcenter.com
• Include your availability to tutor (days and times)

Why Join Us? This is an excellent part-time opportunity for individuals in the education or behavior therapy fields looking to make a meaningful impact on students' literacy development. You’ll work in a positive, supportive environment while helping children overcome learning difficulties and succeed.

For more information about our program, please visit www.pridereadingprogram.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• What is your availability to tutor?
• For faster communication and easier interview coordination, please provide your cell phone number (to text) and email address.
• Are you within a 20 minute commute to the Oakland area in zip 94619?

Experience:

• Teaching or Tutoring: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Oakland, CA 94619 (Required)

Work Location: In person