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 their maximum potential and becomes an independent learner.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Brainspring Learning Centers (Brainspring.
com), the leaders in Structured Literacy instruction, 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 and Professional Development
Competitive Pay
Flexible Scheduling; tutor as much or as little (4 hours minimum) as you would like
Flexible Training; the new self-paced course allows you to take the training anytime and at your own pace
Incentives for tutoring 8 hours per week or more
Opportunities for Advancement, including Full Time
Brainspring Tutors can complete the Orton-Gillingham Dyslexia Specialist Certification practicum free of charge ($4,000 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 in-person after school and/or on weekends
Able to attend all 30 hours of professional development via zoom or self-paced 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 2 Graduate Credits available for purchase at the conclusion of the course for those that are interested.
The free training ($1,000 value) is offered in two different formats:
1) Livestream (via Zoom)
June 17-21 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST)
2) Self-Paced
30-45 days to complete 30-32 hours of the Phonics First® online course at your own pace.
The self-paced course begins on the date listed below:
May 1
3) Hybrid
Livestream Component
May 29-31, 2024 (Days 1-3)
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST
Self-Paced Component (Days 4 & 5)
June 1-July 14, 2024
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Independent Contractor
All candidates are subject to a background check
COMPENSATION
$24-$27 per hour based on education, experience, and availability
LOCATION
In-person - Shelby Township, Michigan
Contact us: Recruitment@brainspring.
com