Exceptional Los Angeles-based Dyslexia Tutor (Orton-Gillingham) - part-time

The Reading Guru; California (MO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 146,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Central location option (tutor's home,

Library or office meetings

Job summary

The Reading Guru in Los Angeles is seeking part-time Orton-Gillingham-trained reading tutors for in-person sessions in the LA area. Most sessions occur after school or on weekends, and tutors travel to central locations or meet at a library or tutor's home.

Applicants must have multisensory OG training, at least one year of OG teaching experience, a four-year degree, and the ability to travel to LA at least twice a week. Strong communication and a patient, collaborative approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have significant multisensory Orton-Gillingham-based training (i.e. AOGPE, Wilson, Barton, Lindamood Bell, IMSE, Lexercise, etc.).
• Minimum of one year experience teaching OG lessons one-on-one, in a small group, or classroom setting.
• At least one year of experience working with dyslexic students.
• Must live in LA area or be able to travel to LA easily at least twice a week.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A positive, patient, professional, and collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach one-on-one, targeted Orton-Gillingham literacy sessions for struggling readers (ages 5 - high school).
• Collaborate with clients’ classroom teachers and other educational professionals to support goals.
• Manage scheduling, write session notes, and correspond with parents through an online scheduling platform.

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

Job Description

Founded in 2010, The Reading Guru is now one of the country’s leading Orton-Gillingham reading tutoring companies. Our team of OG-certified master reading teachers have helped thousands of children crack the reading code.

We are currently hiring exceptional, part-time, Orton-Gillingham-trained reading tutors for in-person tutoring sessions in the Los Angeles area, including Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Malibu, Pasadena, Burbank, Torrance, Palos Verdes, Long Beach, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Irvine and nearby areas. Note: this position is 100% in-person tutoring, not remote.

Applicants without Orton-Gillingham training AND experience will not be considered. We do not provide training.

More information about The Reading Guru is available at http://www.readingguru.com.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and teach one-on-one, targeted, personalized, Orton-Gillingham literacy sessions for struggling readers, including those with dyslexia (ages 5 - high school, though most students are elementary-aged)
• Collaborate with clients’ classroom teachers, learning specialists, and other educational professionals to ensure students' educational goals
• Manage scheduling, write session notes, and correspond with parents through an online scheduling platform

Requirements:

• MUST HAVE significant multisensory Orton Gillingham-based training (i.e. AOGPE, Wilson, Barton, Lindamood Bell, IMSE, Lexercise, etc.).
• Minimum of one year experience teaching OG lessons one-on-one, in a small group, or classroom setting
• At least one year of experience working with dyslexic students
• Four-year college degree
• Must live in LA area or be able to travel to LA easily at least twice a week
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A positive, patient, professional, and collaborative attitude
• Recognition of the relationship between social-emotional learning and academic performance
• Ability to make sessions fun, engaging, and productive
• Ability to tailor sessions to meet individual students’ needs, interests, and personalities
• Willingness to submit to a background check
• Must be available to tutor either during the afternoons and evenings or on the weekends

Pay and Perks:

• Average of $90 per hour
• Extremely flexible schedule
• Sessions can occur in a central location (tutor's home, library, or office with students traveling to meet the tutor)