Reading Tutor

OpenLiteracy • Pittsburgh, PA

46d • Remote

About The Position

Reading Tutor – OpenLiteracy
Remote | Part-time Contract (1099) | $28/hour | 10-20 hours/week | Start: September 2026
About OpenLiteracy
40% of fourth graders in this country read below grade level. At OpenLiteracy, our mission is to change that, one student at a time. We offer a suite of products and services designed to meet students and educators where they are: a purchasable reading curriculum grounded in the Science of Reading, Tier 2 intervention support for classroom educators, and high-impact, individualized Tier 3 tutoring. We don't just teach reading. We grow readers.
We're looking for passionate, certified educators to join our tutoring team and make a real difference in children's literacy outcomes across the country.
The Role
As an OpenLiteracy tutor, you'll work 1:1 with students in grades K-6 through our secure online platform, using a curriculum designed by our team. No lesson planning required! Sessions are 25 minutes each, and you'll be matched with the same students over time, giving you the continuity needed to build the trusting relationships that struggling readers need most.
Great OpenLiteracy tutors balance explicit instruction with meaningful engagement with text, weaving comprehension into every step so students can have rich, confident conversations at any reading level.

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

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 our secure online platform, using a curriculum designed by our team.
• Balance explicit instruction with meaningful engagement with text, weaving comprehension into every step so students can have rich, confident conversations at any reading level.

Benefits

• Fully Remote
• Competitive Pay
• Paid for student no-shows and late cancellations within 24 hours of the scheduled time.
• Paid for any tutoring sessions and meetings you attend.
• Compensated initial asynchronous orientation at a flat rate of $100, contingent on completing your first 6 sessions.
• 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)
• A small number of summer tutoring opportunities are available for interested tutors.

What This Job Offers

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