Reading Quest, a local non-profit, provides professional support for children who need help with reading. During the school year, we tutor during the school day, afterschool, and Saturdays; in the summer we host our Reading is Magic camps.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, part time reading specialist to work in person at Santa Fe Public Schools, West Las Vegas Public Schools, Turquoise Trail Charter School and at our magical Reading Quest center. We are looking for someone who has experience working with children in elementary and/or middle school and truly enjoys empowering them to learn how to read using structured literacy phonics aligned with the science of reading and playing reading games.
Does this sound like you?
flexible and open-minded
willing to put in time and effort to learn and master our unique 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
can successfully navigate Google Drive, Google Meet, Zoom, and Excel
has a love or appreciation for books and reading
believes in the potential of every child
has a growth mindset
Applicants must be fully vaccinated and boosted. Bilingual tutors and recent college graduates are especially encouraged to apply.
Please send a cover letter, resume and a list of three references. Only complete applications will be considered. Thank you!