Job Description
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Started in 1991, Brainspring is dedicated to reshaping the landscape of reading intervention through one-on-one tutoring and professional development. Our innovative courses are crafted to equip educators with a structured, multisensory tools and techniques necessary to effectively address reading challenges. Brainspring Tutoring services support struggling readers and students seeking enrichment in any academic subject. With a commitment to research-based practices and ongoing support, we strive to create a community of educators and tutors who are skilled, confident, and passionate about making a difference in their students' lives.
JOB DESCRIPTION Brainspring Learning Centers (Brainspring.com), the leaders in Structured Literacy instruction, is seeking motivated, dedicated, enthusiastic people who are passionate about making a difference, to tutor students of all ages and abilities.
Why Join the Brainspring Team? - Free Training and Professional Development
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Scheduling; tutor as much or as little (4 hours minimum) as you would like
- Flexible Training; the new self-paced course allows you to take the training anytime and at your own pace
- Incentives for tutoring 8 hours per week or more
- Opportunities for Advancement, including Full Time
- Brainspring Tutors can complete the Orton-Gillingham Dyslexia Specialist Certification practicum free of charge ($4,000 approx. value) while tutoring. Our Phonics First® programs are accredited through both the IDA (International Dyslexia Association) under their Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading and through IMSLEC (International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council) at their Teaching Level and Instructor of Teaching Level. Up to 4 graduate credits are available for purchase upon the successful completion of the certification practicum.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor's degree or near completion of degree required (Education related preferred)
- Available to tutor in-person after school and/or on weekends
- Able to attend all 30 hours of professional development via zoom or self-paced in Brainspring's nationally accredited reading curriculum, Phonics First®.
- Based on the Orton-Gillingham methodology, Phonics First® is an interactive, explicit, structured, sequential, cumulative approach to reading and spelling that produces results.
The free training ($1,000 value) is offered - 1. Self-Paced
30-45 days to complete 30-32 hours of the Phonics First® online course at your own pace.
The self-paced course begins on March 15
2. Livestream
March 30 - April 3 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME - Independent Contractor
- All candidates are subject to a background check
COMPENSATION - $24-$27 per hour based on education, experience, and availability
LOCATION - In-person - Blomfield Hills, Michigan
- Contact us: Recruitment@brainspring.com
***Please include a cover letter with your resume. This gives you an opportunity to tell us why we should consider your application.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, For contractors, Flexible hours, Weekend work