Tutor Educator February 2026 Cohort
Ignite Reading(1 month ago)
About this role
The Tutor Educator role at Ignite Reading involves providing one-on-one virtual tutoring sessions, focused on foundational reading skills, for students needing extra support. Tutors will complete a 7-week training program in the Science of Reading Instruction, which includes both synchronous and asynchronous components, while committing to a minimum of 3 hours of daily availability to work with students. Successful candidates must demonstrate proficiency in navigating virtual platforms, cultivate meaningful relationships with students, and meet performance standards in attendance and instruction to ensure effective learning outcomes. Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.
Required Skills
- Virtual Tutoring
- One-on-One Instruction
- Foundational Skills
- Phonics
- Phonemic Awareness
- Sight Words
- Student Engagement
- Daily Availability
- Feedback Implementation
- Relationship Building
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Qualifications
- Eligibility to work within the United States
- Successfully pass a background check
- Complete fingerprinting when required by Ignite Reading partners
- Pass a sexual misconduct and former employment verification check
- Complete a 7-week Tutor Training Program
About Ignite Reading
ignite-reading.comIgnite Reading specializes in one-to-one virtual tutoring focused on foundational reading skills, leveraging the Science of Reading to help students overcome decoding gaps. Their program aims to foster confidence and fluency in reading through 15-minute daily sessions, tailored by highly trained tutors using a comprehensive, data-driven curriculum. Ignite Reading’s impact is supported by research, showing significant literacy gains among diverse student populations, including those from historically marginalized backgrounds. The company partners with schools and districts to integrate these tutoring services seamlessly within the school day, enhancing student learning and achievement.