Reading Quest, a local non-profit, provides professional support for children who need help with reading. During the school year in Taos, we tutor during the school day. Our work is all in-person, with the exception of staff meetings and trainings on Zoom. We are seeking tutors to work in schools in Taos and Arroyo de Seco, New Mexico. The paid training would begin this spring and the work would begin in the fall when school starts.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, part-time Reading Specialist to work in person at schools during the school day. We are looking for someone who has experience working with children in elementary school and would enjoy learning how to teach them how to read using explicit structured literacy, phonics and reading games aligned with the science of reading. We provide extensive training and on-going support for all of our Reading Specialists. The training for this position could begin in late spring. Pay begins at $25/hour to $30/hour depending on experience and increases to $35-$40/hour over time.
Our team is incredibly supportive and kind and we love our work and the students we support.
Does this sound like you?
-flexible and open-minded
-willing to put in (paid) time and effort to learn and master our phonics-based tutoring program
-willing to learn the rules of and play 20+ board games with students
-able to professionally and promptly communicate with teachers, parents, and students
-detail-oriented
-tech savvy and can successfully navigate Google Drive, Google Meet, Zoom, and Excel
-can sit on the floor and play board games with students
-open to feedback
-has a love and appreciation for books and reading
-compassionate and kind
-believe in the potential of every child
-has a growth mindset
Applicants must be fully vaccinated and boosted. College students and recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.
Please email a cover letter, resume and a list of three references.
Only complete applications will be considered. Thank you!