Part-Time Online Educator

Are you a passionate educator looking for part-time, remote work that supports children's literacy?

Hoot Reading is seeking dedicated educators to help young students enhance their reading skills in a supportive online environment, following the Science of Reading pedagogy. While lessons are conducted in English, we are especially interested in Spanish-speaking educators who can effectively support our English Language Learners whose native language is Spanish. This is crucial as it helps bridge the language gaps, foster confidence, and promote a deeper understanding of the material, ultimately leading to improved literacy outcomes for our students.

Availability:

• We are looking for educators available between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM CT, Monday to Friday. Preference will be given to those who can consistently commit to 5 days per week with consistent time slots open for ease of student/teacher matching. Please note, this is a part-time role with up to 25 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver structured literacy instruction following the Science of Reading method.
• Maintain accurate records and manage your schedule through our web-based platform.
• Build trusting relationships with students and parents/schools.
• Adapt lesson plans to meet individual student needs.
• Track and monitor student progress diligently.
• Be punctual for all tutoring sessions and maintain excellent attendance.
• Meet performance standards for all responsibilities related to your role (eg. attendance, instruction,data recording etc), representing the Hoot with the utmost professionalism.
• We encourage teachers to maintain consistent availability for tutoring sessions. While this role offers flexibility, regular and reliable engagement is essential for providing the stability our students benefit from, as it positively influences their learning outcomes and progress.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of leading elementary classroom experience (Kindergarten to Grade 6).
• Strong understanding of key concepts such as phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency and comprehension.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is strongly encouraged.
• Reliable technology (laptop, headset, internet) and a quiet workspace. Technical requirements can be
• Ability to pass background checks (cost covered).

Why Join Hoot?

• 100% online from the comfort of your own home with a flexible schedule built around your availability.
• Competitive pay range starting at $20/hour based on experience and education.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving literacy for all children.
• Paid training before you are live with students and ongoing paid professional development opportunities.
• Growth-oriented company with innovative technology and a potential to scale leading to future opportunities.

About Us: With 34% of children entering Kindergarten lacking basic reading skills, Hoot Reading is committed to changing lives through literacy. Our 1:1, evidence-based tutoring empowers students to master foundational literacy skills.

Interested? Apply now! Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Hoot Reading is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, marital status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique. Our company is a drug-free workplace, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote