Online Reading Teacher for Elementary Students (Contract)

September 5, 2026

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Employment type and schedule: Contract, remote (must be located in and authorized to work in the United States). Location: Remote within the United States, excluding California. Flexible teaching opportunities Monday–Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Session length: Typically 30–40 minutes per small-group lesson (up to four students). Compensation: Up to $24/hour.

Organization overview: Air Education Inc. (Air Reading) delivers evidence-based, small-group online reading instruction to elementary students across the United States. Grounded in the Science of Reading, the program partners with schools to accelerate student literacy development and provides tutors with a structured curriculum, coaching, and professional development. Independent evaluations demonstrate measurable student gains; the program holds an ESSA Tier 1 (Strong Evidence) rating.

Key responsibilities:

Deliver structured, engaging small-group reading lessons via Zoom for groups of up to four elementary students, following provided step-by-step curriculum and lesson plans.
Maintain instructional fidelity to structured literacy and Science of Reading approaches.
Administer routine assessments, record results, monitor student progress, and document outcomes using established tools and reporting procedures.
Provide timely, actionable feedback to students and school partners to support student growth.
Create and sustain a positive, orderly virtual learning environment that promotes student engagement and on-task behavior.
Participate in required training, curriculum orientation, and periodic coaching to ensure consistent instructional quality.
Maintain professional communication and reliability with regard to scheduling, attendance, and session preparation.

Required qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Authorization to work in the United States and residence within the United States.
Proficiency with Zoom and common digital teaching tools.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to connect effectively with elementary-aged students.
Dependability in meeting scheduled sessions and maintaining professional standards in a remote instructional setting.

Preferred qualifications (not required):

Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Degree or coursework in education, literacy, English, or a related field.
Experience teaching early reading, phonics, or K–3 instruction and familiarity with structured literacy methods.

Benefits and supports:

Flexible teaching schedule within school-day and after-school blocks.
Structured curriculum, instructional materials, and ongoing coaching in evidence-based literacy instruction.
Opportunities for professional growth and experience with a research-backed program.
Referral bonuses.

Why this role matters: Tutors support a nationally recognized, research-backed effort to improve elementary literacy outcomes. This role contributes directly to measurable student progress while providing practical experience and professional development in structured, evidence-based reading instruction.

Location: Air Education Inc. — San Mateo, California, United States.

Pay: $24.00 per hour

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