Remote Contract English Tutor for U.S. Elementary Students

Air Reading; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,306,000; Part time

Job summary

Air Reading is seeking a contract remote Reading Teacher to deliver structured, small-group online reading lessons via Zoom for elementary students. Sessions run 30–40 minutes with flexible hours from Monday to Friday. Compensation is up to $24/hour.

You will implement the Science of Reading curriculum, monitor student progress, and report results while maintaining an engaging virtual classroom to support student growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Comfortable with Zoom and common digital learning tools.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students, colleagues, and school partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured, small-group online reading lessons via Zoom for up to four elementary students per session, with sessions typically lasting 30–40 minutes.
• Implement the provided curriculum and instructional materials, following detailed lesson steps and fidelity expectations based on structured literacy and the Science of Reading.
• Monitor, document, and communicate student progress consistently, using established assessment and reporting tools.
• Maintain an engaging, supportive, and orderly virtual learning environment that promotes student growth.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Zoom

Job description

About Us

Air Reading brings evidence-based reading instruction to elementary students through small-group online classes. Our program, grounded in the Science of Reading, partners with schools to accelerate student progress while providing teachers with professional development and coaching. Independent evaluations, including a Johns Hopkins randomized controlled trial, demonstrate measurable student gains; the program holds an ESSA Tier 1 rating and is featured by Proven Tutoring.

Position Overview

• Employment type: Contract, remote (must be located in the United States)
• Schedule: Flexible teaching hours Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. PST
• Compensation: Up to $24/hour
• Location: Remote within the United States, excluding California.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structured, small-group online reading lessons via Zoom for up to four elementary students per session, with sessions typically lasting 30–40 minutes.
• Implement the provided curriculum and instructional materials, following detailed lesson steps and fidelity expectations based on structured literacy and the Science of Reading.
• Monitor, document, and communicate student progress consistently, using established assessment and reporting tools.
• Maintain an engaging, supportive, and orderly virtual learning environment that promotes student growth.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Comfortable with Zoom and common digital learning tools.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students, colleagues, and school partners.

Preferred Qualifications (not Required)

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Degree or coursework in education, English, literacy, or a related field.
• Experience teaching phonics or early reading (K–3) and familiarity with structured literacy approaches.

Why Join Us

• Contribute to a nationally recognized, research-backed program addressing literacy gaps.
• Apply and deepen knowledge of the Science of Reading through structured curriculum and coaching.
• Gain professional development and practical experience in evidence-based literacy instruction.

Learn More About Us

To understand the impact of our program and what you'll be doing as a teacher here, we invite you to explore independent research and external reviews:

• Johns Hopkins University RCT Study: Air Reading Evaluation
• ESSA Tier 1 Evidence Rating
• Proven Tutoring: Air Reading Overview
• Glassdoor Reviews