Reading Tutor Pool

OpenLiteracy • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Remote

About The Position

This is a talent pool posting for a Reading Tutor position with OpenLiteracy. By applying, candidates will be evaluated and added to a pool of qualified tutors from which OpenLiteracy draws on a rolling basis as new tutoring positions become available. Candidates accepted into the pool will be contacted directly when a match is identified. OpenLiteracy's mission is to improve reading outcomes for fourth graders, with 40% currently reading below grade level. They offer products and services including a reading curriculum based on the Science of Reading, Tier 2 intervention support, and Tier 3 individualized tutoring. The role involves working 1-on-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 will work with the same students over time to build trusting relationships. Successful tutors balance explicit instruction with meaningful engagement and comprehension.

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 rapport and maximize instruction for one student at a time.
• Work with the same students consistently over time.
• Balance explicit instruction with meaningful engagement with text.
• Weave comprehension into every step of the tutoring process.

Benefits

• Fully Remote work.
• Competitive Pay starting at $28/hour once placed.
• Paid for student no-shows and late cancellations within 24 hours of the scheduled time.
• Paid for all tutoring sessions and meetings attended.
• Initial asynchronous orientation 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, summers off).
• A small number of summer tutoring opportunities are available.

What This Job Offers

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