Reading Specialist Tutor – IN-HOME and IN-PERSON

Prep Academy Tutors • Ostrander, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Prep Academy Tutors of Greater Columbus is seeking experienced, certified teachers and highly qualified literacy educators to provide personalized, one-on-one reading instruction to elementary and middle school students in grades K–8. Tutors work in students’ homes throughout the Columbus area, helping students strengthen foundational literacy skills, address reading challenges, develop effective reading strategies, and build confidence as independent readers. The role is suited to current or former classroom teachers, Reading Specialists, and literacy interventionists who value individualized instruction outside a traditional classroom.

Tutors assess students’ reading needs and tailor instruction, materials, and strategies to their abilities, learning styles, reading levels, and goals. They monitor progress, communicate observations and recommendations to families, and maintain a professional, supportive in-home learning environment. Assignments and hours depend on family needs, tutor availability, subject expertise, grade-level experience, and location. Tutors may build a schedule around existing commitments; afternoon, evening, and weekend availability may be particularly valuable.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or higher.
• A valid Ohio teaching license or certificate, or an equivalent teaching credential, is sought; a credential in Reading, Literacy, Reading Specialist, Elementary Education, or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated classroom teaching or reading intervention experience.
• Strong knowledge of foundational reading skills and literacy development.
• Experience working with elementary and middle school students in grades K–8.
• Knowledge of evidence-based reading instruction and intervention strategies.
• Ability to assess reading needs and 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 ability to travel to student homes.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• In addition to a bachelor’s degree, candidates must meet at least one of these criteria: hold a valid Ohio teaching license or equivalent credential; have current or recent experience as a certified classroom teacher or Reading Specialist; have at least two years of classroom teaching or literacy intervention experience in a public, private, or charter school; have experience as a lecturer or course instructor at an accredited U.S. college or university; or be a graduate student with relevant teaching or teaching-assistant experience at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of reading development, literacy instruction, and evidence-based reading intervention, and the ability to provide effective individualized reading support to students in grades K–8.

Nice To Haves

• Current or recent experience as a certified Reading Specialist, literacy interventionist, reading teacher, or elementary classroom teacher.
• A Reading Specialist endorsement, literacy certification, or graduate-level specialization in reading instruction.
• Experience teaching literacy or providing reading intervention in a public, private, or charter school.
• Experience supporting struggling readers and students with significant literacy gaps.
• Experience teaching phonics, phonemic awareness, decoding, spelling, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
• Knowledge of structured literacy and evidence-based reading intervention approaches.
• Experience supporting students with dyslexia, learning differences, or other diverse academic needs.
• Experience conducting informal reading assessments and using results to guide instruction.
• Experience developing individualized reading intervention plans and monitoring student progress.
• Experience helping students improve reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and academic literacy.
• A master’s degree or higher in Reading Education, Literacy, Reading Specialist, or a related field.
• Experience providing private tutoring or individualized reading intervention.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, one-on-one reading instruction and targeted literacy intervention to students in grades K–8 in their homes.
• Assess students’ reading abilities and identify strengths, difficulties, and areas for improvement.
• Provide instruction in phonics, phonemic awareness, decoding, word recognition, spelling, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
• Strengthen foundational literacy skills and teach effective reading strategies.
• Provide targeted support to struggling readers and students experiencing reading delays or literacy gaps.
• Reinforce classroom instruction and help students work toward grade-level reading expectations.
• Adapt lessons, materials, and instructional strategies to each student’s learning needs, reading level, and academic goals.
• Use evidence-based reading strategies and instructional approaches to support literacy development.
• Help students improve reading accuracy, fluency, comprehension, confidence, and their ability to understand, analyze, and interpret grade-appropriate texts.
• Identify academic difficulties and develop targeted strategies and individualized learning plans.
• Support students with dyslexia, learning differences, and other literacy-related challenges as appropriate to the tutor’s expertise.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on observations and learning outcomes.
• Build positive, professional relationships with students and families.
• Communicate student progress, meaningful observations, and instructional recommendations to families.
• Encourage students to take ownership of their learning and become more independent and confident readers.
• 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 tutor availability and student demand.
• One-on-one teaching in students’ homes.
• Opportunity to apply classroom and literacy intervention expertise in a personalized setting.
• Professional support from the Prep Academy Tutors team.
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students and families.
• Opportunity to make a measurable difference in students’ reading development, literacy skills, and academic confidence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time