Remote Reading Tutor for U.S. Elementary Students

Position summary

• Employment type: Contract, remote (must be located in and authorized to work in the United States).
• Location: Remote within the United States, excluding California.
• Schedule: Flexible teaching opportunities Monday–Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
• Session length: Typically 30–40 minutes per small-group lesson (up to four students).
• Compensation: Up to $24/hour.

Organization overview

Air Education Inc. (Air Reading) delivers evidence-based, small-group online reading instruction to elementary students across the United States. Grounded in the Science of Reading, the program partners with schools to accelerate student literacy development and provides teachers with structured curriculum, coaching, and professional development. Independent evaluations, including a randomized controlled trial conducted by Johns Hopkins University, demonstrate measurable student gains; the program holds an ESSA Tier 1 (Strong Evidence) rating.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver structured, engaging small-group reading lessons via Zoom for up to four elementary students, following provided step-by-step curriculum and lesson plans.
• Maintain instructional fidelity to structured literacy and Science of Reading approaches.
• Monitor, document, and report student progress using established assessment tools and reporting procedures.
• Provide timely, actionable feedback to students and school partners to support continuous growth.
• Create and sustain a positive, orderly virtual learning environment that supports student engagement and growth.
• Participate in required training, curriculum orientation, and periodic coaching to ensure consistent instructional quality.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Authorization to work in the United States and residence within the U.S.
• Proficiency with Zoom and common digital teaching tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to connect effectively with elementary-aged students.
• Reliability in meeting scheduled sessions and maintaining professional standards in a remote instructional setting.

Preferred qualifications (not required)

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Degree or coursework in education, literacy, English, or a related field.
• Experience teaching early reading, phonics, or K–3 instruction and familiarity with structured literacy methods.

Benefits and supports

• Flexible teaching schedule within school-day and after-school blocks.
• Guided curriculum, instructional materials, and ongoing coaching in evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Opportunities for professional growth and experience with a research-backed program.
• Referral bonuses.

Why this role matters

This position supports a nationally recognized, research-backed effort to improve elementary literacy outcomes. Tutors contribute directly to measurable student progress while gaining practical experience and professional development in structured, evidence-based reading instruction.

Location

Air Education Inc. — San Mateo, California, United States.