[Hiring] Online Structured Literacy Instructor @Air Education

Role Description

Contract, remote. Candidates must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States. Flexible teaching opportunities Monday–Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Session length: typically 30–40 minutes per small-group lesson (up to four students). Compensation: Up to $24/hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structured, explicit, and systematic phonics and reading instruction to small groups (up to four students) via Zoom, following step-by-step curriculum and lesson plans.
• Maintain fidelity to structured literacy and Science of Reading approaches, implementing instructional routines and multisensory techniques as specified by the curriculum.
• Administer routine benchmark and progress assessments, accurately record results, and monitor student growth using established tools and reporting procedures.
• Provide timely, actionable feedback to students and school partners to support literacy development and inform instructional adjustments.
• Create and sustain a positive, orderly virtual learning environment that promotes engagement, on-task behavior, and equitable participation.
• Participate in required training, curriculum orientation, and periodic coaching to ensure consistent instructional quality and professional growth.
• Maintain professional communication and reliability regarding scheduling, attendance, session preparation, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Current residence in and authorization to work in the United States.
• Proficiency with Zoom and common digital teaching tools; ability to manage virtual classroom technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with elementary-aged students.
• Dependability in meeting scheduled sessions and maintaining professional standards in a remote instructional setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Degree or coursework in education, literacy, English, or a related field.
• Experience teaching early reading, phonics, or K–3 instruction and familiarity with structured literacy methods.

Benefits

• Flexible teaching schedule within school-day and after-school windows.
• Structured curriculum, instructional materials, and ongoing coaching in evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Opportunities for professional growth and experience with a research-backed program.
• Referral bonuses.

Why This Role Matters

Instructors contribute directly to measurable elementary literacy gains by delivering structured, evidence-based reading instruction. This role supports schools and students through a nationally recognized program and provides practical experience in high-fidelity literacy teaching.