About us

Willamette Valley Dyslexia Center is a small business in Salem, OR. We are agile, professional, customer-centric and our goal is to Support the community through literacy...

We provide training to get you started, and on-going professional development. We use the Orton-Gillingham methodology. Students are assigned to your caseload, and you are responsible for planning, prepping, executing lessons, and communicating with families.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Work-from-home options
• Casual work attire
• Relaxed atmosphere
• On-the-job training
• Safe work environment

Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions to students in various subjects.
- Assess students' academic needs and develop personalized learning plans.
- Create engaging and interactive lessons to enhance students' understanding of the subject matter.
- Utilize effective teaching strategies to support students' learning and academic growth.
- Monitor and track students' progress, providing feedback and guidance as needed.
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, and other stakeholders to ensure students' success.
- Maintain a positive and supportive learning environment for students.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Education or related field (or currently pursuing a degree).
- Previous experience working with students, preferably in a tutoring or teaching capacity.
- Strong knowledge of the subject(s) being tutored.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to effectively manage a classroom or small group setting.
- Knowledge of curriculum development and lesson planning.
- Experience working with diverse student populations, including those with special education needs.
- Passion for education and a desire to help students succeed.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The tutor may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school

Application Question(s):

• 1. After school is our busiest time, are you available 2:00 - 7:00 pm M-F? We require 20 hours of availability during these hours.

2. We primarily serve elementary ages students K-6th grade, are you comfortable working with this age group?

Work Location: In person