Reading Tutor (part-time)

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 to stay in the field of education with 1:1 teaching.
• 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)
• 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. This is a W2 position and cancellations are paid!
• 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 Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Please list a range of time you available for a quick, 15-minute phone call to talk about the position and potentially schedule an interview.
• Are you available at least 2weekday afternoons (3:30-7pm)?

Work Location: In person