Part Time Reading Teacher

About Us:

At The Literacy Project (TLP), we are passionately committed to eliminating illiteracy among vulnerable children through the collaborative efforts of teachers, volunteers, mentors, and role models. Our Reading Teachers provide individualized instruction within small groups, utilizing The New Phonics Game™, an innovative game-based curriculum tailored to engage students while reinforcing essential literacy components. Over the course of 30 sessions, students delve into phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, laying a solid foundation for independent reading success.

Join our dedicated team and be part of our mission to make a profound and enduring impact on young lives, contributing to a brighter future through literacy. Learn more about us at https://www.literacyproj.org.

Hours:

Monday through Thursday

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Reading Teacher for a contract position to work with at-risk children. Our program provides reading interventions using The Literacy Project’s curriculum, aiming to transform literacy skills and foster a love for reading among students facing academic challenges. This role involves implementing The Literacy Project’s specialized curriculum to enhance reading skills in small group settings. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives through literacy, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

· Tutor students in small group settings using The Literacy Project’s curriculum and reading tools.

· Conduct sessions onsite at KidWorks, focusing on enhancing phonetic skills and fostering a fun and interactive learning environment.

· Engage students in fun and educational activities to enhance their reading comprehension and fluency.

· Monitor and assess student progress, adjusting tutoring techniques as needed.

· Work with children reading below expected academic grade levels to improve overall reading proficiency.

· Maintain a supportive and encouraging atmosphere to boost students' self-confidence and promote lifelong reading habits.

· Collaborate with parents/guardians and staff to support students’ overall learning experience.

· Maintain detailed records of student attendance, progress, and achievements.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree and teaching credential (Preferred but not required).

· Experience in tutoring or teaching, especially with elementary or middle school-aged children.

· Bilingual proficiency is a plus.

· Access and ability to use an internet-based website portal for grading, tracking, and statistics.

· Proficiency in computer-generated documents required for management tasks.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage students effectively and work collaboratively

Application Process:

If you are passionate about literacy education and eager to contribute to our mission, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest to Laura@literacyproj.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The Literacy Project is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We comply with all applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

EEO is the Law: If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please let us know by emailing accounts@literacyproj.org. We will review your request and make every effort to provide reasonable accommodation that aligns with our mission to create an inclusive and accessible workplace environment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22