What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tutor position at Brainspring?
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Started in 1991, Brainspring has built an enviable reputation for providing quality tutoring at 6 locations throughout Southeastern Michigan and online. Brainspring's tutoring services provide one-one instruction to those who either struggle with or seek enrichment in any academic subject. All of our programs are individualized to be age and skill appropriate so that each student achieves his maximum potential and becomes an independent learner.
DESCRIPTION
Brainspring Learning Centers (Brainspring.com), the leaders in Multisensory Education, 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
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Scheduling; tutor as much or as little (4 hrs minimum) as you would like
- Incentives for tutoring 8 hrs per week or more
- Opportunities for Advancement, including Full Time
- Brainspring Tutors can complete the Orton-Gillingham Dyslexia Specialist Certification practicum free of charge ($3,000 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.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree or near completion of degree required (Education related preferred)
- Available to tutor after school and/or on weekends
- Able to attend all 30 hours of professional development 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. There are 27 SCECHs or 2 Graduate Credits available for purchase at the conclusion of the course for those that are interested.
The free training ($1,000 value) will take place via Zoom on the following dates (two options):
Monday-Friday, October 18-22, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
or
Monday, November 1, 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov 3, 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Saturday, Nov 6, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Mon, Nov 8, 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wed, Nov 10, 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Sat, Nov 13, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Mon, Nov 15, 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wed, Nov 17, 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
All candidates are subject to a background check.
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Independent Contractor
COMPENSATION
$20-$24/hr based on education, experience and availability