Literacy Tutor
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Brainspring, Inc.
Bloomfield Hills, MI, US
Summary
Provide one-on-one tutoring to students of all ages and abilities to address reading challenges and academic enrichment. Implement the Phonics First structured literacy curriculum to improve students' reading and spelling skills.
Job Description
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
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
Bloomfield Hills, 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 15
2) Livestream (via Zoom)
- September 21-25 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST)
All candidates are subject to a background check.
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Independent Contractor
COMPENSATION
$24-$27/hr based on education, experience and availability
Every student deserves the best chance possible to learn to read. Reading opens the doors for success in school and in the future. For some students, however, reading is a struggle that interferes with reaching their full potential. We specialize in providing research-based reading instruction for beginning, at-risk and struggling readers, both in our tutoring centers and educational development courses.
Our accredited Orton-Gillingham programs (Phonics First® K-5 and Structures® 6-12), build a strong foundation for reading success. Research has shown multisensory structured language programs, like ours, actually build learning pathways in the brains of struggling readers, including those with dyslexia and learning disabilities.
We believe teacher expertise unlocks student potential and we are committed to offering high-quality professional development courses. We know that reading difficulties affect students of all ages and backgrounds; therefore we offer personalized educational services to meet the needs of diverse students, schools and districts. We continue to support schools and teachers through classroom coaching and by sharing information and ideas on our blog: https://brainspring.com/ortongillinghamweekly
Founded
1991
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Education Management
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Troy, Michigan
Every student deserves the best chance possible to learn to read. Reading opens the doors for success in school and in the future. For some students, however, reading is a struggle that interferes with reaching their full potential. We specialize in providing research-based reading instruction for beginning, at-risk and struggling readers, both in our tutoring centers and educational development courses.
Our accredited Orton-Gillingham programs (Phonics First® K-5 and Structures® 6-12), build a strong foundation for reading success. Research has shown multisensory structured language programs, like ours, actually build learning pathways in the brains of struggling readers, including those with dyslexia and learning disabilities.
We believe teacher expertise unlocks student potential and we are committed to offering high-quality professional development courses. We know that reading difficulties affect students of all ages and backgrounds; therefore we offer personalized educational services to meet the needs of diverse students, schools and districts. We continue to support schools and teachers through classroom coaching and by sharing information and ideas on our blog: https://brainspring.com/ortongillinghamweekly
Founded
1991
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Education Management
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Troy, Michigan
