Best Practices, Communication Skills, High School Diploma, Lesson Plans, Literacy, Organizational Skills, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials
Job Summary
The Early Literacy Tutor or Teacher provides supplemental literacy instruction to K–3 students who require additional support in reading. The role delivers small-group instruction focused on foundational literacy skills, develops lesson plans, monitors student progress, collaborates with classroom teachers and reading specialists, and supports student achievement through evidence-based literacy practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide supplemental literacy instruction to K–3 students in small groups.
- Teach foundational reading and early literacy skills.
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials using district-provided resources.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and reading specialists to support student learning.
- Participate in professional development focused on literacy instruction and best practices.
- Monitor, assess, and document student academic progress.
- Maintain accurate instructional and student records.
- Communicate student progress and instructional feedback to teachers and reading specialists.
- Follow the instructional schedule established by school personnel.
- Maintain a safe and productive classroom learning environment.
Requirements:
- High school diploma required.
- Must meet Virginia Department of Education certification requirements, including:
- Title IX Training
- Mandated Reporting Training
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Active Virginia Teaching License preferred for Teacher-level position.
- Strong knowledge of early literacy instruction and foundational reading skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and reading specialists.
- Strong communication, organizational, and recordkeeping skills.
- Ability to work effectively with elementary-aged students.