[Hiring] Reading Tutor @Air Education

Role Description

Employment type: Contract, remote (must be located in and authorized to work in the United States).

Schedule: 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, engaging small-group reading lessons via Zoom for up to four elementary students, following provided step-by-step curriculum and lesson plans.
• Maintain instructional fidelity to structured literacy and Science of Reading approaches.
• Monitor, document, and report student progress using established assessment tools and reporting procedures.
• Provide timely, actionable feedback to students and school partners to support continuous growth.
• Create and sustain a positive, orderly virtual learning environment that supports student engagement and growth.
• Participate in required training, curriculum orientation, and periodic coaching to ensure consistent instructional quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Authorization to work in the United States and residence within the U.S.
• Proficiency with Zoom and common digital teaching tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to connect effectively with elementary-aged students.
• Reliability 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 blocks.
• Guided 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

This position supports a nationally recognized, research-backed effort to improve elementary literacy outcomes. Tutors contribute directly to measurable student progress while gaining practical experience and professional development in structured, evidence-based reading instruction.

Location

Air Education Inc. — San Mateo, California, United States.