What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Tutor for Reading position at Thrive Tutoring?
Now Hiring: Academic Reading & Writing Interventionist Tutor in Ocala Florida
Ideal: Orton-Gillingham/Wilson Trained or equivalent structured literacy training or experience with reading intervention
Details:
- Location: Ocala, Florida
- Schedule: Weekday evenings
- Duration: Start ASAP; available through school year and summer
- Job Type: Contract / Part-Time
- Pay: $40.00 – $80.00 per hour
- Apply Here: https://thrivetutoring.org/join-our-team/
Responsibilities:
- Assess the student’s current academic levels and track progress over time
- Prepare and deliver structured, lessons tailored to student's needs
- Provide highly scaffolded, multi-sensory instruction to build phonemic awareness, blending, and sight word recognition
- Travel to the family’s home in for in-person sessions
- Maintain consistent communication with the family and Thrive support team
- Share written session updates and follow-up strategies with parents
- Build rapport with the student to foster engagement, emotional resilience, and academic confidence
- Adjust instruction based on ongoing informal assessments and observations
- Support executive function development through routines, sequencing, and repetition
- Commit to regular, reliable sessions with consistent follow-through
Ideal Qualifications:
- Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, or LETRS certification or equivalent structured literacy training (ideal)
- 2 years of experience in early reading instruction or intervention
- Strong understanding of dyslexia and related learning differences
- Patient, empathetic, and consistent—especially with young or struggling learners
- Creative in using movement, play, and games to support literacy development
- Skilled at building trust and emotional connection with young children
- Experience developing individualized learning plans and adapting instruction in real-time
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $40.00 – $80.00 per hour
Expected Hours: 2–4 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Schedule:
- After school
Work Location: In person (Ocala, Florida)
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $80.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $80