Part-Time Online Educator (English Instruction With Spanish Bilingual Support) - United States
Location: Remote from home in the following states: Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Michigan.
Compensation: Starting at $18 USD/hour based on experience and education.
Hours: Part-time, up to 25 hours/week with varying hours scheduled between 8 am - 6 pm CT, Monday through Friday until May 2025. Hoot cannot guarantee that all submitted time slots will be filled with lessons as lesson demand fluctuates. Preference will be given to those who can consistently commit to 5 days per week with consistent time slots open for easy student/teacher matching.
Are you a passionate educator looking for part-time, remote work that supports children's literacy?
Hoot Reading seeks 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.
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 (e.g., attendance, instruction, data recording, etc.), representing the Hoot professionally.
- 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.
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in education or equivalent is 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 found here.
- Ability to pass background checks (cost covered).
Why Join Hoot?
- 100% online from the comfort of your home with a flexible schedule built around your availability.
- Competitive pay ranges from $18 USD/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.
Interested? Apply here. 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.