Exceptional NYC-based Dyslexia Tutor (Orton-Gillingham) - part-time

Description The Reading Guru, a boutique reading tutoring company, is hiring exceptional, part-time, Orton-Gillingham-trained reading tutors for in-person Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens tutoring sessions. Applicants without Orton-Gillingham training AND experience will not be considered. We do not provide training.

More information about The Reading Guru is available at http://www.readingguru.com.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and teach one-on-one, targeted, personalized, Orton-Gillingham literacy sessions for struggling readers, including those with dyslexia (ages 5 - high school, though most students are elementary-aged) Collaborate with clients’ classroom teachers, learning specialists, and other educational professionals to ensure students' educational goals Manage scheduling, write session notes, and correspond with parents through an online scheduling platform

Requirements

MUST HAVE significant multisensory Orton Gillingham-based training (i.e. AOGPE, Wilson, Barton, Lindamood Bell, IMSE, Lexercise, etc.). Minimum of one year experience teaching OG lessons one-on-one, in a small group, or classroom setting At least one year of experience working with dyslexic students Four-year college degree Must live in the NYC area or be able to travel to NYC easily at least twice a week Excellent communication and customer service skills A positive, patient, professional, and collaborative attitude Recognition of the relationship between social-emotional learning and academic performance Ability to make sessions fun, engaging, and productive Ability to tailor sessions to meet individual students’ needs, interests, and personalities Willingness to submit to a background check Must be available to tutor either during the afternoons and evenings or on the weekends Pay and Perks: Average of $113 per hour Extremely flexible schedule Sessions can occur in a central location (tutor's home, library, or office with students traveling to meet the tutor)