Remote Contract English Tutor for U.S. Elementary Students
About Us
Air Reading brings evidence-based reading instruction to elementary students through small-group online classes. Our program, grounded in the Science of Reading, partners with schools to accelerate student progress while providing teachers with professional development and coaching. Independent evaluations, including a Johns Hopkins randomized controlled trial, demonstrate measurable student gains; the program holds an ESSA Tier 1 rating and is featured by Proven Tutoring.
Position Overview
- Employment type: Contract, remote (must be located in the United States)
- Schedule: Flexible teaching hours Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. PST
- Compensation: Up to $24/hour
- Location: Remote
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver structured, small-group online reading lessons via Zoom for up to four elementary students per session, with sessions typically lasting 30–40 minutes.
- Implement the provided curriculum and instructional materials, following detailed lesson steps and fidelity expectations based on structured literacy and the Science of Reading.
- Monitor, document, and communicate student progress consistently, using established assessment and reporting tools.
- Maintain an engaging, supportive, and orderly virtual learning environment that promotes student growth.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Comfortable with Zoom and common digital learning tools.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students, colleagues, and school partners.
Preferred Qualifications (not required)
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
- Degree or coursework in education, English, literacy, or a related field.
- Experience teaching phonics or early reading (K–3) and familiarity with structured literacy approaches.
Why Join Us
- Contribute to a nationally recognized, research-backed program addressing literacy gaps.
- Apply and deepen knowledge of the Science of Reading through structured curriculum and coaching.
- Gain professional development and practical experience in evidence-based literacy instruction.
Learn more about us
To understand the impact of our program and what you'll be doing as a teacher here, we invite you to explore independent research and external reviews: