Reading & ELA Tutor – IN-PERSON

Prep Academy Tutors of Greater Columbus is looking for exceptional Reading/English Language Arts (ELA) Tutors who believe that the right instruction delivered in the right environment can make a lasting difference in a students academic journey.

We are seeking experienced certified teachers and highly qualified educators to provide personalized one-on-one Reading and ELA tutoring to students in grades K12 throughout the Columbus area. Our tutors work directly with students in their homes creating focused learning environments where students can ask questions build literacy skills strengthen confidence and make meaningful academic progress.

This role is especially well suited for current or former classroom teachers who enjoy the individualized nature of tutoring and want the opportunity to work closely with students outside of a traditional classroom setting.

Prep Academy Tutors provides premium individualized tutoring designed around the unique needs of each student and family. Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach we meet students where they are and develop instruction around their academic goals learning style strengths and areas for growth.

Our Columbus team is committed to delivering high-quality relationship-based educational support in the comfort and convenience of students homes. We believe strong tutoring is about more than completing assignmentsit is about helping students become more capable confident and independent learners.

As a Reading/ELA Tutor you will:

• Deliver engaging one-on-one Reading and English Language Arts instruction to K12 students in the students home
• Provide support in reading comprehension fluency vocabulary phonics phonemic awareness writing grammar and language development as appropriate to the students grade level
• Help students strengthen foundational literacy skills and develop effective reading strategies
• Reinforce classroom instruction and help students master challenging Reading and ELA concepts
• Adapt lessons materials and instructional strategies to each students individual learning needs and academic level
• Assist with reading assignments writing projects essays homework and classroom coursework
• Support students in developing critical reading writing communication and analytical skills
• Help students prepare for classroom assessments standardized tests and other academic evaluations
• Identify areas of academic difficulty and develop targeted strategies for improvement
• Help students build confidence motivation and independence as readers and writers
• Establish positive professional relationships with students and their families
• Monitor student progress and communicate meaningful observations and updates
• Encourage students to take ownership of their learning and develop greater academic confidence
• Maintain a professional supportive and productive in-home learning environment
• Travel to students homes throughout the Columbus Ohio area

We are looking for educators who bring strong knowledge of literacy and English Language Arts genuine teaching experience and a passion for helping students succeed.

Ideal candidates will have:

• A bachelors degree or higher
• A valid Ohio teaching license/certificate or equivalent teaching credential preferably in English Language Arts Reading Elementary Education or a related field
• Demonstrated classroom teaching experience
• Strong knowledge of Reading and English Language Arts instruction
• Experience working with students in grades K12
• The ability to adapt instruction for different learning styles abilities and academic levels
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience professionalism reliability and a student-centered approach
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to student homes
• Authorization to work in the United States

Preference may be given to candidates who have:

• Current or recent experience as a certified Reading ELA English or elementary classroom teacher
• Experience teaching literacy or ELA in a public private or charter school
• Experience supporting struggling readers and students with literacy gaps
• Experience teaching phonics phonemic awareness fluency vocabulary and reading comprehension
• Experience supporting students with dyslexia learning differences or other diverse academic needs
• Experience with writing instruction including grammar composition essay writing and academic writing
• Experience preparing students for standardized reading writing or ELA assessments
• Experience teaching honors AP college-preparatory or advanced English coursework
• A masters degree or higher
• Experience providing private tutoring or individualized literacy/ELA instruction

Tutoring gives great educators the opportunity to make a highly individualized impact.

Instead of managing an entire classroom you can focus your expertise and attention on one student at a time. You will have the opportunity to understand how a student learns identify what is holding them back and adjust your instruction accordingly.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Flexible scheduling based on your availability and student demand
• One-on-one teaching in students homes
• The opportunity to use your classroom expertise in a more personalized setting
• Professional support from the Prep Academy Tutors team
• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students and families
• The ability to make a measurable difference in students reading writing and academic development

Tutors have the flexibility to build a schedule around their existing professional and personal commitments. Student assignments and tutoring hours are based on family needs tutor availability subject expertise grade-level experience and geographic location.

Afternoon evening and weekend availability may be particularly valuable.

Columbus Ohio and surrounding communities

Tutors may be matched with families based on their location Reading/ELA expertise grade-level experience and availability.

A successful candidate will have a bachelors degree and meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Hold a valid Ohio teaching license/certificate or equivalent teaching credential
• Have current or recent experience as a certified classroom teacher
• Have at least two years of classroom teaching experience in a public private or charter school
• Have experience as a lecturer or course instructor at an accredited U.S. college or university
• Be a graduate student with relevant teaching or teaching-assistant experience at an accredited U.S. college or university

Candidates must also demonstrate strong knowledge of Reading and English Language Arts and the ability to provide effective literacy instruction to K12 students.

If you are an experienced Reading or ELA educator who enjoys helping students become stronger more confident readers and writers and wants to bring your teaching expertise into a more personalized environment we would love to hear from you.

At Prep Academy Tutors of Greater Columbus your experience in the classroom can become an opportunity to make an even more focused impactone student one lesson and one breakthrough at a time.