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Role Description

This role involves teaching Structured Literacy to students online, focusing on helping struggling readers make measurable progress.

• Teach small groups online using a proven, structured curriculum
• Work from home during the school day
• Collaborate with a supportive, mission-driven team
• Help close the literacy gap in diverse communities nationwide

Qualifications

• Experience with Structured Literacy / Science of Reading (online experience a plus)
• Holds SOR certification (LETRS, IMSE, Orton-Gillingham, etc.)
• Degree in Education (Early Childhood, Elementary, Literacy, SPED, Curriculum & Instruction, etc.)
• Holds a U.S. or Canadian teaching certification
• Experience working with diverse learners
• Available 2–3 hours, 3–4 days per week during school hours

Requirements

• Enjoys collaborating with a supportive, mission-driven team
• Excited to work in a start-up culture making dramatic impact

Benefits

• Compensation per 12-week class rather than hourly, including teaching, team meetings, assessments, and family communication
• Competitive and above market compensation with performance bonuses, ranging from $1000-$1200 base per 12-week class taught

Company Description

Literacy Tree delivers evidence-based Structured Literacy instruction to students online, both privately and in school partnerships nationwide.

• Recognized nationally with awards such as the 2024 Superintendents' Choice Award
• Milken-Penn GSE Semifinalist (Top 25 out of 500+ global startups)
• Winner of the Overall K-12 Category at EdTechWeek NYC