Online Elementary Reading Tutor (Contract, Remote)

Air Reading; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Structured curriculum & coaching

Professional development

Job summary

Air Education Inc. (Air Reading) delivers online reading instruction to elementary students across the United States, using a structured curriculum and coaching for tutors. The role offers flex scheduling between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT, with sessions typically 30-40 minutes for up to four students.

Contract, remote, with authorization to work in the U.S. Compensation is up to $24/hour, plus opportunities for professional development and growth within a research-backed program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Authorized to work in the United States and reside in the U.S.
• Proficiency with Zoom and digital teaching tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication with elementary students.
• Dependability in meeting scheduled sessions and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured, small-group reading lessons via Zoom for up to four students following provided curriculum.
• Maintain fidelity to structured literacy and Science of Reading approaches.
• Record routine assessments and monitor progress using established tools.
• Provide timely feedback to students and school partners to support growth.
• Create a positive, orderly virtual learning environment for engagement.
• Participate in required training and coaching to ensure instructional quality.
• Maintain professional communication and reliability with scheduling and session prep.

Skills

Communication

Zoom proficiency

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Zoom

Digital tools

Job 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.

Organization overview: Air Education Inc. (Air Reading) delivers evidence-based, small-group online reading instruction to elementary students across the United States. Grounded in the Science of Reading, the program partners with schools to accelerate student literacy development and provides tutors with a structured curriculum, coaching, and professional development. Independent evaluations demonstrate measurable student gains; the program holds an ESSA Tier 1 (Strong Evidence) rating.

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.
• Administer and record routine assessments, monitor student progress, and document outcomes using established 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 learning.
• Participate in required training, curriculum orientation, and periodic coaching to ensure consistent instructional quality.
• Maintain professional communication and reliability with scheduling, attendance, and session preparation.

Required 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.
• Dependability in meeting scheduled sessions and maintaining professional standards in a remote instructional setting.

Preferred Qualifications (not Required)

• 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 And Supports

• Flexible teaching schedule within school-day and after-school blocks.
• Structured 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: Tutors support a nationally recognized, research-backed effort to improve elementary literacy outcomes. This role contributes directly to measurable student progress while providing practical experience and professional development in structured, evidence-based reading instruction.

Location: Air Education Inc. - San Mateo, California, United States.