Literacy Tutor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free Training

Flexible Scheduling

Opportunities for Advancement

Certification Practicum

Job summary

Brainspring Orton-Gillingham in Shelby Township, MI is looking for enthusiastic tutors to work with students of all ages. The role offers flexible scheduling with a minimum of 4 hours per session and competitive pay between $24-$27/hr based on qualifications. Successful candidates will receive free comprehensive training, including a path to achieve the Dyslexia Specialist Certification. This is a great opportunity for those who are passionate about education and want to make a difference.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or near completion is required.
• Availability to tutor after school and/or on Saturday is crucial.
• Must attend 30 hours of professional development for the Phonics First program.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students of all ages and abilities.
• Complete the Orton‑Gillingham Dyslexia Specialist Certification practicum.
• Participate in training and professional development courses.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Flexibility

Ability to work with students of all ages

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or near completion (Education preferred)

Job description

Location

Shelby Twp, 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 ($4,000 approx. 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):

Self‑Paced Option

• 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:
• May 15

Livestream (via Zoom)

• May 11-15 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST)

All candidates are subject to a background check.

Compensation

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