Online Reading Tutor

Overview

BookNook is seeking passionate, equity-minded educators to join our tutoring community as independent contractors, working up to 30 hours per week. BookNook Tutors are on the front lines of closing the early-learning gap for K-8 students during a key period of their educational journey. 

Our Online Reading Tutors work in live, synchronous online tutoring sessions using the BookNook platform and video conferencing software. We serve a diverse population of students and seek to build a team of tutors that is representative of the students we serve. This is an exciting opportunity to have a direct, positive impact on students.

• Position Type: 1099-eligible independent contractor
• Pay Rate: $20 per hour ($10 per 30-minute session)
• Schedule: Up to 30 hours per week based on availability provided and # of active tutoring programs. Schedules may vary based on school requests.
• Sessions are held only on weekdays (no weekends) and can be before school, during school, or after school.
• Each program is 8-16 weeks and tutors are expected to commit to a full program with the same group of students throughout.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual tutoring sessions using the BookNook platform - No lesson planning required!
• Manage student behavior and engagement throughout sessions
• Create a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment
• Maintain positive relationships with students
• Document observations for each session in the session notes

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Must be based in the U.S. and have a U.S. mailing address.
• Knowledge of and experience in reading best practices aligned to the research that makes up the science of reading.
• Ability to build meaningful connections with students to create a motivating and encouraging environment.
• Creativity and flexibility to meet students where they are - students are asked at the beginning of each lesson how they are feeling that day.
• Completed or enrolled in a teacher credential program.
• Experience teaching/tutoring K-8 students, which may include, but is not limited to: having a current/previous teaching license, serving as a substitute teacher or teaching assistant, paraprofessional, professor, instructor, AND/OR tutoring for another tutoring company
• Classroom experience preferred
• Online teaching/tutoring experience preferred
• Access to a computer, webcam, and reliable, high-speed internet connection with a speed of at least 10mbps.

Our Hiring Process

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