Remote English Tutor — U.S. Elementary Schools

Air Reading; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible teaching schedule

Coaching and professional development

Research-backed program

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Air Reading is seeking remote contract teachers to deliver small-group reading lessons to elementary students across the United States, using Zoom and a structured, evidence-based curriculum.

Flexible schedule Monday-Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time; sessions typically 30-40 minutes for up to four students, with ongoing coaching and professional development. Compensation up to $24/hour and US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Proficiency with Zoom and common digital teaching tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication and the ability to connect effectively with elementary-aged students.

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.
• Monitor, document, and report student progress using established assessment tools and provide timely, actionable feedback.
• Create and sustain a positive, orderly virtual learning environment that supports student engagement and growth.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Engaging with elementary students

Proficiency with Zoom

Digital teaching tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

US work authorization

Tools

Zoom

Digital teaching tools

Job description

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 teachers with structured curriculum, coaching, and professional development. Independent evaluations, including a randomized controlled trial conducted by Johns Hopkins University, demonstrate measurable student gains; the program holds an ESSA Tier 1 (Strong Evidence) rating.

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.

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.
• Monitor, document, and report student progress using established assessment tools and provide timely, actionable feedback.
• Create and sustain a positive, orderly virtual learning environment that supports student engagement and growth.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Proficiency with Zoom and common digital teaching tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to connect effectively with elementary-aged students.

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.
• Guided 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

This position supports a nationally recognized, research-backed effort to improve elementary literacy outcomes. Teachers contribute directly to measurable student progress while gaining practical experience and professional development in structured, evidence-based reading instruction.