In-home Reading Tutor for PRIDE Learning Co.
Location: Long Beach, CA (Zip Code: 90803)
Position: in-home Reading Tutor (3 weeks, Mon-Fri, 2 hours per day)
Rate: $30 per hour
Schedule: July 14-Aug 1, Mon-Fri from either 7-9am or 4:45-6:45pm
About Us: PRIDE Learning Co. is a premier tutoring company specializing in helping children with learning difficulties. We offer a multisensory reading program that is 100% scripted, focusing on phonics, spelling, fluency, comprehension, and writing skills. Our mission is to provide children with the tools they need to succeed in reading and beyond, all while fostering a positive and engaging learning environment.
We are currently seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and reliable tutor to join our team teaching at-home lessons in Long Beach, zip 90803.
Ideal Candidate:
- Ready to be trained to implement our multisensory reading program
- Experience working with school-age students and a passion for teaching
- Ability to create and maintain a positive and engaging learning environment
- Strong rapport-building skills with students
- Comfortable using electronic devices, such as a laptop, for lessons
- Excellent communication skills, with an ability to motivate students
- Able to commute to the student's location in Long Beach, zip 90803
- Committed to establishing and maintaining a long-term professional tutoring relationship with the student
Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 individualized tutoring sessions focused on enhancing students' reading and literacy skills
- Follow scripted lesson plans tailored to each student’s needs, covering phonics, spelling, fluency, comprehension, and writing
- Use PRIDE's learning technologies and resources to enhance instruction
- Manage session time effectively, ensuring a positive and focused learning environment
- Adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs, including those with special education requirements
- Must be proactive in maintaining prompt and consistent communication with PRIDE staff to discuss student progress, challenges, and any necessary adjustments to the tutoring plan
Qualifications:
- Experience as an instructional assistant, ABA therapist, paraprofessional, teacher, substitute teacher, graduate student in education, or speech therapist assistant is a plus
- Must have access to an electronic device (such as a laptop) for conducting lessons
How to Apply:
- Send your resume and cover letter, including your relevant experience and education either through Indeed.com or by direct email to: [email protected]
- Include your availability to tutor (days and times)
Why Join Us? This is an excellent part-time opportunity for individuals in the education or behavior therapy fields looking to make a meaningful impact on students' literacy development. You’ll work in a positive, supportive environment while helping children overcome learning difficulties and succeed.
For more information about our program, please visit www.pridereadingprogram.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you within a 20 minute commute to the 90803 area of Long Beach (very close to Long Beach City Beach)?
- What is your availability to tutor?
- Please provide your cell for texting and direct email for interview scheduling.
Experience:
- Academic teaching or tutoring: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Long Beach, CA 90803 (Required)
Work Location: In person
