Reading/Dyslexia Tutor After School

Summit Therapy (Texas); Plano (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible after-school schedule

Job summary

Summit Therapy is seeking a warm Reading Tutor to deliver individualized after-school reading support to children in Plano and McKinney, TX. The role emphasizes building confidence and literacy skills through evidence-based instruction, tailored to each student's needs.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Education or Reading, experience with elementary readers, and strong communication with families. Teaching certification is preferred but not required; flexible hours provide an after-school

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Reading, English, Speech-Language Pathology, or a related field.
• Experience providing reading instruction, literacy intervention, or academic tutoring.
• Experience working with elementary-aged children.
• Knowledge of evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Experience with students who have learning differences is a plus.
• Structured Literacy, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, LETRS, or similar training is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized reading instruction to elementary and/or middle school students.
• Support foundational literacy skills: phonological awareness, phonics/decoding, sight-word recognition, reading fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling.
• Identify areas of strength and need for students.
• Adapt instruction to each student’s learning style and goals.
• Use engaging, age-appropriate activities and evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Track progress and communicate with parents/caregivers.
• Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals when appropriate.
• Maintain brief, accurate session documentation.
• Create a positive environment that promotes confidence and independence.

Skills

Reading instruction

Literacy tutoring

Individualized instruction

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Reading

Teaching certification preferred

Job description

Dyslexia/Reading Specialist– After-School

Location: Plano, Texas and McKinney, Texas

Position: Part-Time, After-School

Compensation: $25–$35/hour, based on education and experience

About The Position

We are seeking a warm, knowledgeable, and dependable Reading Tutor to provide individualized reading and literacy support to children during after-school hours.

This position is ideal for an educator, reading specialist, literacy tutor, or experienced professional who enjoys working one-on-one with children and wants to make a meaningful impact on their academic confidence and success.

Our approach is personalized and child-centered. We focus on helping each student strengthen their skills while developing confidence, independence, and a positive relationship with learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized reading instruction to elementary and/or middle school students
• Support foundational literacy skills, including:
  • Phonological awareness
  • Phonics and decoding
  • Sight-word recognition
  • Reading fluency
  • Vocabulary
  • Reading comprehension
  • Spelling and written language
• Identify areas of strength and areas needing additional support
• Adapt instruction to each student's learning style, skill level, and goals
• Use engaging, age-appropriate activities and evidence-based instructional strategies
• Track student progress and communicate appropriately with parents/caregivers
• Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals when appropriate
• Maintain brief, accurate session documentation
• Create a positive, encouraging environment that promotes confidence and independence

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Reading, English, Speech-Language Pathology, or a related field
• Experience providing reading instruction, literacy intervention, or academic tutoring
• Experience working with elementary-aged children
• Knowledge of evidence-based literacy instruction
• Experience with students who have learning differences, dyslexia, language-based learning difficulties, or other academic challenges is a plus
• Structured Literacy, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, LETRS, or similar training is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable, professional, patient, and enthusiastic

Teaching certification is preferred but not required for candidates with strong literacy and tutoring experience.

Schedule

This is an after-school position, with the primary need being weekday afternoons and early evenings.

Typical Availability May Fall Within

Monday–Thursday: approximately 3:00 PM–7:00 PM

Specific hours will vary based on student schedules and tutor availability.

Opportunities for additional hours during school breaks, summer, or weekends.

Compensation

$25–$35 per hour, based on education, experience, specialized training, and qualifications.

Candidates with advanced literacy training, teaching certification, reading-specialist experience, or demonstrated experience working with students with learning differences may be considered at the higher end of the range.

Why Summit?

• One-on-one, individualized instruction
• Locally-owned, owner present
• Small, relationship-focused environment
• Collaborative setting with therapy professionals
• Opportunity to work alongside speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists
• Flexible after-school schedule
• Meaningful opportunity to help children build academic confidence
• Opportunity for professional growth as our therapy and enrichment services expand

We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping children become confident, capable, and enthusiastic readers.