Reading Tutor Pool

OpenLiteracy • Pittsburgh, PA

96d • Remote

About The Position

OpenLiteracy is seeking passionate, certified educators to join their tutoring team and make a difference in children's literacy outcomes. The organization aims to improve reading proficiency, as 40% of fourth graders in the country read below grade level. OpenLiteracy offers a curriculum grounded in the Science of Reading, intervention support, and individualized tutoring. Tutors will work 1:1 with students in grades K-6 through a secure online platform using a provided curriculum, with no lesson planning required. Sessions are 25 minutes long, and tutors are matched with the same students over time to build trusting relationships. The role emphasizes balancing explicit instruction with meaningful engagement and weaving comprehension into every step.

Requirements

• Current or expired K–6 teaching certification (must be able to provide a copy).
• K-6 classroom teaching experience with a focus on reading.
• Strong grounding in the Science of Reading: phonics, structured literacy, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension instruction.
• Able to provide at least 3 hours of consistent availability Monday-Thursday during peak hours (10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET), minimum 4 days/week.
• Able to commit to at least 10 consistent hours per week.
• U.S. work authorization, U.S. mailing address, and ability to receive U.S. bank deposits.
• Reliable computer with camera and microphone, high-speed internet, and a quiet workspace.
• Candidates cannot be based in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, or New Jersey.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Tier 3 reading intervention.
• Experience teaching English Learners.
• Experience supporting students with reading disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with students in grades K-6 through a secure online platform.
• Utilize a curriculum designed by OpenLiteracy.
• Build trusting relationships with students.
• Balance explicit instruction with meaningful engagement with text.
• Weave comprehension into every step of instruction.

Benefits

• Fully Remote
• Competitive Pay ($28/hour starting rate)
• Paid for student no-shows and late cancellations within 24 hours of the scheduled time.
• Paid for any tutoring sessions and meetings attended.
• Initial asynchronous orientation is compensated at a flat rate of $100.
• Always 1:1 Tutoring
• Consistent Students
• Onboarding & Coaching Support
• Breaks Aligned with Typical School-Year Schedules (week off at Thanksgiving, approximately two weeks off during the winter, and summers off).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED