Remote Phonics and Reading Instructor

Air Reading; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

Professional growth

Job summary

Air Reading is seeking tutors to deliver small-group reading lessons online for elementary students across the United States. You will conduct 30-40 minute sessions via Zoom with up to four students, following a structured curriculum grounded in the Science of Reading.

Required: Bachelor’s degree, US work authorization, Zoom proficiency, strong communication, and reliable remote availability Monday–Friday. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is required.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required.
• Proficiency with Zoom and digital teaching tools is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication with elementary students is required.
• Dependability in scheduling and remote instruction is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small-group phonics and reading lessons via Zoom for groups of up to four students.
• Maintain fidelity to structured literacy and Science of Reading approaches.
• Record results and monitor student progress using established tools.
• Provide timely feedback to students and school partners to support literacy growth.
• Create a positive virtual learning environment and promote engagement and on-task behavior.
• Participate in training, curriculum orientation, and coaching to ensure quality.

Skills

Zoom proficiency

Digital teaching tools

Verbal & written communication

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Employment type and schedule

Contract, remote. Candidates must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States. Location: Remote within the United States, excluding California. 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.

Organization overview: Air Education Inc. (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 tutors with a structured curriculum, coaching, and professional development. Independent evaluations demonstrate measurable student gains; the program holds an ESSA Tier 1 (Strong Evidence) rating.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structured, engaging small-group phonics and reading lessons via Zoom for groups of 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, including explicit, systematic phonics instruction.


• Administer routine assessments, accurately record results, monitor student progress, and document outcomes using established tools and reporting procedures.


• Provide timely, actionable feedback to students and school partners to support literacy growth.


• Create and sustain a positive, orderly virtual learning environment that promotes student engagement and on-task behavior.


• Participate in required training, curriculum orientation, and periodic coaching to ensure consistent instructional quality.


• Maintain professional communication and reliability regarding scheduling, attendance, and session preparation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.


• Authorization to work and current residence 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.


• Dependability in meeting scheduled sessions and maintaining professional standards in a remote instructional setting.

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.


• Structured 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: Tutors support a nationally recognized, research-backed effort to improve elementary literacy outcomes. This position contributes directly to measurable student progress while offering practical experience and professional development in structured, evidence-based reading instruction.

Location: Air Education Inc. - San Mateo, California, United States.