Reading Specialist Tutor – IN-HOME and IN-PERSON

Prep Academy Tutors of Greater Columbus is looking for exceptional Reading Specialists who believe that the right instruction, delivered in the right environment, can make a lasting difference in a student's academic journey.

We are seeking experienced, certified teachers and highly qualified educators with a specialization in literacy and reading instruction to provide personalized, one-on-one Reading Specialist tutoring to elementary and middle school students in grades K-8 throughout the Columbus area. Our tutors work directly with students in their homes, creating focused learning environments where students can strengthen foundational literacy skills, address reading challenges, develop effective reading strategies, and build confidence as independent readers.

This role is especially well suited for current or former classroom teachers, Reading Specialists, and literacy interventionists 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 assignments—it is about helping students develop essential literacy skills, overcome reading difficulties, and become more capable, confident, and independent learners.

As a Reading Specialist Tutor
, you will:

• Deliver engaging, one-on-one reading instruction and targeted literacy intervention to elementary and middle school students in grades K-8 in the student's home
• Assess students' reading abilities and identify areas of strength, difficulty, and opportunities for improvement
• Provide support in phonics, phonemic awareness, decoding, word recognition, spelling, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension
• Help students strengthen foundational literacy skills and develop effective reading strategies
• Deliver targeted instruction to support struggling readers and students experiencing reading delays or literacy gaps
• Reinforce classroom instruction and help students develop the skills necessary to meet grade-level reading expectations
• Adapt lessons, materials, and instructional strategies to each student's individual learning needs, reading level, and academic goals
• Implement evidence-based reading strategies and instructional approaches to support literacy development
• Support students in developing reading accuracy, fluency, comprehension, and confidence
• Help students strengthen their ability to understand, analyze, and interpret grade-appropriate texts
• Identify areas of academic difficulty and develop targeted strategies and individualized learning plans for improvement
• Support students with dyslexia, learning differences, and other literacy-related challenges, as appropriate to your expertise
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on ongoing observations and learning outcomes
• Establish positive, professional relationships with students and their families
• Communicate meaningful observations, student progress, and instructional recommendations to families
• Encourage students to take ownership of their learning and develop greater independence and confidence as readers
• Maintain a professional, supportive, and productive in-home learning environment
• Travel to students' homes throughout the…