Literacy Tutor

Brainspring Orton-Gillingham; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Training

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Incentives for tutoring 8 hrs/week or more

Opportunities for Advancement

Job summary

Brainspring Orton-Gillingham in Bloomfield Hills, MI is seeking dedicated tutors to support students of all abilities. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree or be near completion, can tutor after school and/or on Saturdays, and will complete 30 hours of professional development in the Phonics First® curriculum. Tutors will receive free training valued at approximately $1,000 and earn $24-$27 per hour based on their qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or near completion of degree required, preferably in Education.
• Available to tutor after school and/or on Saturday.
• Able to attend all 30 hours of professional development in Phonics First® curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students of all ages and abilities using structured literacy methods.
• Complete professional development training for the Phonics First® program.

Skills

Passion for education

Ability to work after school and Saturdays

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or near completion in Education

Tools

Phonics First® curriculum

Job description

LOCATION

Bloomfield Hills, MI

DESCRIPTION

Brainspring Learning Centers (Brainspring.com), the leaders in Structured Literacy, is seeking motivated, dedicated, enthusiastic people who are passionate about making a difference, to tutor students of all ages and abilities.

Why Join the Brainspring Team?

• Free Training
• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling; tutor as much or as little (4 hrs minimum) as you would like
• Incentives for tutoring 8 hrs per week or more
• Opportunities for Advancement

Brainspring Tutors can complete the Orton-Gillingham Dyslexia Specialist Certification practicum free of charge (approximately $4,000 value) while tutoring. Our Phonics First® programs are accredited through both the IDA (International Dyslexia Association) under their Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading and through IMSLEC (International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council) at their Teaching Level and Instructor of Teaching Level. Up to 4 grad credits are available for purchase upon the successful completion of the certification practicum.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or near completion of degree required (Education related preferred)
• Available to tutor after school and/or on Saturday
• Able to attend all 30 hours of professional development in Brainspring's nationally accredited reading curriculum, Phonics First®. Based on the Orton-Gillingham methodology, Phonics First® is an interactive, explicit, structured, sequential, cumulative approach to reading and spelling that produces results. There are 2 Graduate Credits available for purchase at the conclusion of the course for those that are interested.

The free training ($1,000 value) is taking place on the following dates (two options):

1) Self-Paced

• 30-45 days to complete 30-32 hours of the Phonics First® online course at your own pace.
• The self-paced course begins on the date listed below: June 1.

2) Livestream (via Zoom)

All candidates are subject to a background check.

COMPENSATION

$24-$27/hr based on education, experience and availability