What are the responsibilities and job description for the Literacy Specialist / Reading Interventionist / Teacher position at Sprout Reading Intervention?
Job Title: Reading Intervention Specialist (In-Home Sessions)
Company: Sprout Reading Intervention
Location: Orange County
Job Type: Part-time/Contract
Availability: Afternoon/Evening (Mornings during Summer hours)
Sprout Reading Intervention – Orange County, CA
Sprout Reading Intervention provides personalized, in-home reading support for elementary-aged students (ages 5–10) in Orange County. We specialize in explicit phonics instruction to build foundational reading skills, boost confidence, and help students become joyful, independent readers.
We’re a small, passionate team of educators who care deeply about making a difference—and having fun while doing it. At Sprout, you’ll have the flexibility to choose your schedule, grow your student caseload at your own pace, and receive support from a collaborative team that values professional development and teacher autonomy.
- Conduct formal and informal assessments to determine each student’s reading level and instructional needs
- Design and deliver individualized, data-driven reading intervention sessions using explicit phonics instruction
- Adapt instruction to support a variety of learning styles and developmental levels
- Travel to students’ homes within Orange County (we match you with families in your area)
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with students and their families
- Track student progress and communicate results regularly with families
- Collaborate with a team of passionate educators to share strategies and continuously grow as a teacher
- Flexible Schedule – Choose afternoon and evening sessions that fit your life
- Local Assignments – We help match you with families near your home
- Growth Potential – Take on more students and increase your income over time
- Supportive Community – Be part of a collaborative, fun, and educator-led team
- Professional Development – Continue learning and refining your craft through team support and resource sharing
- Meaningful Work – Help students build the skills and confidence to thrive
- Valid teaching credential
- Experience teaching reading, ideally with a phonics-based approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Reliable transportation
- Availability for in-home sessions (weekday afternoons or evenings)
- Experience with structured literacy or explicit phonics instruction (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, LETRS, etc.)
- Special education background is a plus, but not required
Competitive hourly rate, based on experience and qualifications. Opportunities to grow your caseload and increase earnings over time.
Email your resume and a brief cover letter to sproutreadingintervention@gmail.com. Please share your teaching background, why this role excites you, and your general availability.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Salary : $45 - $60