Literacy Tutor

Started in 1991, Brainspring is dedicated to reshaping the landscape of reading intervention through one-on-one tutoring and professional development. Our innovative courses are crafted to equip educators with a structured, multisensory tools and techniques necessary to effectively address reading challenges. Brainspring Tutoring services support struggling readers and students seeking enrichment in any academic subject. With a commitment to research-based practices and ongoing support, we strive to create a community of educators and tutors who are skilled, confident, and passionate about making a difference in their students' lives.

LOCATION

St. Clair Shores, MI

DESCRIPTION

Brainspring Learning Centers (Brainspring.com), the leaders in Structured Literacy, is seeking motivated, dedicated, enthusiastic people who are passionate about making a difference, to tutor students of all ages and abilities. Why Join the Brainspring Team? Free Training Competitive Pay Flexible Scheduling; tutor as much or as little (4 hrs minimum) as you would like Incentives for tutoring 8 hrs per week or more Opportunities for Advancement Brainspring Tutors can complete the Orton-Gillingham Dyslexia Specialist Certification practicum free of charge ($4,000 approx. value) while tutoring. Our Phonics First® programs are accredited through both the IDA (International Dyslexia Association) under their Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading and through IMSLEC (International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council) at their Teaching Level and Instructor of Teaching Level. Up to 4 grad credits are available for purchase upon the successful completion of the certification practicum.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree or near completion of degree required (Education related preferred) Available to tutor after school and/or on Saturday Able to attend all 30 hours of professional development in Brainspring's nationally accredited reading curriculum, Phonics First®. Based on the Orton-Gillingham methodology, Phonics First® is an interactive, explicit, structured, sequential, cumulative approach to reading and spelling that produces results. There are 2 Graduate Credits available for purchase at the conclusion of the course for those that are interested. The free training ($1,000 value) is taking place on the following dates (two options): 1) Self-Paced 30-45 days to complete 30-32 hours of the Phonics First® online course at your own pace. The self-paced course begins on the date listed below: September 1 2) Livestream (via Zoom) September 21-25 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST) All candidates are subject to a background check.

COMPENSATION

$24-$27/hr based on education, experience and availability #J-18808-Ljbffr Brainspring Orton-Gillingham