Private Reading Tutor: Phonics & Early Literacy (Weekly Tue)

Sittercity.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sittercity.com is looking for a reading tutor for a child aged 5–7 in New York. The role involves teaching foundational reading skills with a focus on phonics, decoding, sight words, fluency, and comprehension.

Ideal candidates will have experience with evidence-based literacy instruction and may have Science of Reading or Orton-Gillingham training. A patient and reliable approach, with the ability to commit to weekly Tuesdays for at least six months and provide references, is required.

Qualifications

• Experienced teaching children ages 5–7 to read.
• Knowledge of evidence-based literacy instruction;Science of Reading or Orton-Gillingham training is a plus.
• Patient, engaging, reliable, and able to commit to weekly Tuesdays for at least six months.
• Able to provide references.

Responsibilities

• Teach foundational reading skills, including phonics, decoding, sight words, fluency, and comprehension.
• Create fun, engaging, age-appropriate lessons tailored to her reading level.
• Track progress and provide regular parent updates.

Skills

Reading instruction

Phonics

Science of Reading knowledge

Orton-Gillingham training

Patience

Reliability

Job description

Sittercity.com is looking for a reading tutor for a child aged 5–7 in New York. The role involves teaching foundational reading skills with a focus on phonics, decoding, sight words, fluency, and comprehension.

Ideal candidates will have experience with evidence-based literacy instruction and may have Science of Reading or Orton-Gillingham training. A patient and reliable approach, with the ability to commit to weekly Tuesdays for at least six months and provide references, is required.