Academic Tutor - Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)

Prep Academy Tutors Hamilton; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Prep Academy Tutors Hamilton is looking for a skilled tutor to deliver personalized literacy intervention programs. The role involves 1:1 and small-group sessions, focusing on students with dyslexia and related learning differences.

Qualified candidates should have a CAL...T credential, demonstrate strong assessment skills, and possess excellent communication abilities. Join us in supporting student success through tailored educational strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of direct intervention experience with dyslexia or language-based learning needs.
• Demonstrated expertise in Structured Literacy and multi-sensory, diagnostic-prescriptive instruction.
• Organized, dependable, and proficient with digital note-taking and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group, evidence-based literacy intervention.
• Conduct literacy screenings and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to improve services.

Skills

Structured Literacy expertise

Strong assessment skills

Bilingual skills

Excellent communication

Data-driven organization

Education

CAL...T credential

State licensure/teaching certificate

Job description

Overview

Prep Academy Tutors is a private in-home tutoring company. We deliver flexible and personalized tutoring programs to our Boulder & Jefferson Counties students. We specialize in all subject areas and cater to kindergarten to grade 12 students. We hire only the best-certified teachers and Subject Matter Experts or those completing their degree in Education and pay higher wages than the industry average.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group, evidence-based literacy intervention (e.g., Structured Literacy/Orton-Gillingham–based) to students with dyslexia and related language-based learning differences.
• Conduct literacy screenings, analyze results, and develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Track progress, adjust instruction using data, and communicate updates to families and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with franchise owner, classroom teacher, school learning specialist, family members, and other tutors to improve services and support student success.
• Maintain accurate session notes and uphold ethical, professional standards of practice.

Qualifications And Skills

• CAL...T credential required; state licensure/teaching certificate preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in Structured Literacy and multi-sensory, diagnostic-prescriptive instruction.
• Minimum 2 years of direct intervention experience with dyslexia or language-based learning needs.
• Strong assessment skills: administering, scoring, and interpreting literacy screeners and progress-monitoring tools.
• Excellent communication with students, families, and colleagues; culturally responsive practice.
• Organized, dependable, and data-driven; proficient with digital note-taking and scheduling tools.
• Ability to tailor instruction across grade levels and diverse learner profiles; bilingual skills a plus.