Reading & ELA Tutor – IN-PERSON

Prep Academy Tutors • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Prep Academy Tutors of Greater Columbus is seeking experienced, certified teachers and highly qualified educators to provide personalized, one-on-one Reading and English Language Arts (ELA) tutoring to students in grades K–12 throughout the Columbus area. Tutors will work directly with students in their homes, creating focused learning environments to build literacy skills, strengthen confidence, and foster academic progress. This role is ideal for current or former classroom teachers who enjoy individualized instruction and working with students outside a traditional classroom setting. Prep Academy Tutors provides premium, individualized tutoring tailored to each student's unique needs, learning style, strengths, and goals, focusing on helping students become more capable, confident, and independent learners.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or higher
• A valid Ohio teaching license/certificate or equivalent teaching credential, preferably in English Language Arts, Reading, Elementary Education, or a related field
• Demonstrated classroom teaching experience
• Strong knowledge of Reading and English Language Arts instruction
• Experience working with students in grades K–12
• The ability to adapt instruction for different learning styles, abilities, and academic levels
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, professionalism, reliability, and a student-centered approach
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to student homes
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Hold a valid Ohio teaching license/certificate or equivalent teaching credential
• Have current or recent experience as a certified classroom teacher
• Have at least two years of classroom teaching experience in a public, private, or charter school
• Have experience as a lecturer or course instructor at an accredited U.S. college or university
• Be a graduate student with relevant teaching or teaching-assistant experience at an accredited U.S. college or university
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Reading and English Language Arts
• Ability to provide effective literacy instruction to K–12 students

Nice To Haves

• Current or recent experience as a certified Reading, ELA, English, or elementary classroom teacher
• Experience teaching literacy or ELA in a public, private, or charter school
• Experience supporting struggling readers and students with literacy gaps
• Experience teaching phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension
• Experience supporting students with dyslexia, learning differences, or other diverse academic needs
• Experience with writing instruction, including grammar, composition, essay writing, and academic writing
• Experience preparing students for standardized reading, writing, or ELA assessments
• Experience teaching honors, AP, college-preparatory, or advanced English coursework
• A master’s degree or higher
• Experience providing private tutoring or individualized literacy/ELA instruction

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, one-on-one Reading and English Language Arts instruction to K–12 students in the student’s home
• Provide support in reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, phonics, phonemic awareness, writing, grammar, and language development, as appropriate to the student’s grade level
• Help students strengthen foundational literacy skills and develop effective reading strategies
• Reinforce classroom instruction and help students master challenging Reading and ELA concepts
• Adapt lessons, materials, and instructional strategies to each student’s individual learning needs and academic level
• Assist with reading assignments, writing projects, essays, homework, and classroom coursework
• Support students in developing critical reading, writing, communication, and analytical skills
• Help students prepare for classroom assessments, standardized tests, and other academic evaluations
• Identify areas of academic difficulty and develop targeted strategies for improvement
• Help students build confidence, motivation, and independence as readers and writers
• Establish positive, professional relationships with students and their families
• Monitor student progress and communicate meaningful observations and updates
• Encourage students to take ownership of their learning and develop greater academic confidence
• Maintain a professional, supportive, and productive in-home learning environment
• Travel to students’ homes throughout the Columbus, Ohio area

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Flexible scheduling based on your availability and student demand
• One-on-one teaching in students’ homes
• The opportunity to use your classroom expertise in a more personalized setting
• Professional support from the Prep Academy Tutors team
• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students and families
• The ability to make a measurable difference in students’ reading, writing, and academic development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level