Reading Support Teacher - Grades 1-3 (part-time)

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School & Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School; Sturbridge (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School & Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is hiring a part-time Reading Support Teacher for Grades 1–3. The role focuses on small-group instruction and foundational reading skills using Wilson’s Fundations program, with ongoing assessment and responsive interventions.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Education, teaching certification, and experience in early literacy. Preference for Master’s degree and Reading Specialist certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field is required; Master’s preferred.
• Valid teaching certification; Reading Specialist certification a plus.
• Experience in early literacy and Fundations program is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small-group reading instruction to grades 1–3.
• Implement Wilson’s Fundations program with fidelity.
• Conduct regular assessments and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Collaborate with Literacy Specialist and teachers to align interventions.

Skills

Reading instruction

Phonics

Assessment

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Master’s preferred

Teaching certification (Reading Specialist a plus)

Tools

Wilson’s Fundations

Job description

Reading Support Teacher - Grades 1-3 (part-time)

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School & Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School - Sturbridge, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5904297

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Reading Teacher to provide small-group instruction for students in Grades 1–3. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early literacy development and experience with Wilson’s Fundations® program. This role focuses on supporting foundational reading skills through targeted instruction and ongoing assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, research-based reading instruction to small groups of students in Grades 1–3.
• Implement Wilson’s Fundations® program with fidelity to support phonics, phonemic awareness, and spelling skills.
• Conduct regular assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction as needed.
• Collaborate closely with the school Literacy Specialist and classroom teachers to align interventions with classroom instruction and school-wide literacy goals.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and communicate progress to teachers and families as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Valid teaching certification (Reading Specialist certification a plus).
• Experience teaching early literacy and familiarity with Wilson’s Fundations® program strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of phonics-based instruction and differentiated teaching strategies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Schedule

Part-time position; mornings, five days per week

Salary

Competitive and commensurate with experience; $25-45 per hour.

About the School

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School opened in 2017 and serves 360 students in grades kindergarten through eighth. We believe in hands-on learning that focuses on three levels of student achievement: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work. Our school’s habits of character, which define our culture, are courage, collaboration, stewardship, perseverance, and high-quality work.

Join Our Adult Crew

At Old Sturbridge Academy, our faculty and staff collaborate and support one another and our students through a number of school wide activities, events and celebrations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a number of these events, ranging from student and family orientation activities to celebrations of learning to graduation. We work together to support the safe and happy arrival and dismissal of our students, collaborate and plan together and use data to guide decision-making.

We are intentional about engaging our faculty and staff in the development of the Academy and of themselves. School wide professional meetings happen before the start of the school year and throughout. All staff are encouraged and expected to participate in school-funded professional development opportunities during the school year and over the summer as approved by the Head of School.

Equality Statement

OSA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Position Type:

Part-time

Salary:

$25 to $45 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Reading/Literacy

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jackie Putnam
• 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
• Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]