Reading Specialist

🌳 Literacy Tree Is Hiring Structured Literacy Teachers!

Teach from home during school hours. Make a national impact.

Are you a passionate Structured Literacy / Science of Reading (SOR) educator looking to use your expertise in a flexible, meaningful way this year?

Literacy Tree is growing — and we’re looking for exceptional teachers to join our mission of transforming literacy outcomes for struggling readers across the country.

✨ About Literacy Tree

Literacy Tree delivers evidence-based Structured Literacy instruction to students online — both privately and in school partnerships nationwide. Our proprietary curriculum was created by expert SOR educators and is designed to help students who are 2+ grade levels behind make real, measurable progress.

Our work has been recognized nationally

• 🏆 2024 Superintendents' Choice Award – Institute for Education Innovation

• 🎓 University of Pennsylvania Milken-Penn GSE Semifinalist (Top 25 out of 500+ global startups)

• 🏅 Winner – Overall K-12 Category, EdTechWeek NYC

Superintendents across the U.S. are taking notice — and demand for our instruction is growing every week.

👩‍🏫 Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate

• Enjoys collaborating with a supportive, mission-driven team

• Has experience with Structured Literacy / Science of Reading (online experience a plus)

• Holds SOR certification (LETRS, IMSE, Orton-Gillingham, etc.)

• Has a degree in Education (Early Childhood, Elementary, Literacy, SPED, Curriculum & Instruction, etc.)

• Holds a U.S. or Canadian teaching certification

• Has experience working with diverse learners

• Excited to work in a start-up culture making dramatic impact

• Is available 2–3 hours, 3–4 days per week during school hours

This is a great fit for

• Retired educators

• Teachers on leave

• Instructional coaches with daytime availability

• Literacy specialists seeking flexible, remote work

💡 Why Join Literacy Tree?

• Teach small groups online using a proven, structured curriculum

• Work from home during the school day

• Be part of a fast-growing, mission-driven EdTech company

• Help close the literacy gap in diverse communities nationwide

• Collaborate with some of the best Structured Literacy educators in the field

Compensation

Our teachers are compensated per 12-week class rather than hourly. This includes teaching, team meetings, assessments, and family communication. Compensation is competitive and above market, with performance bonuses and range $1200-$1620 base per 12 week class taught.

🚀 Our Mission

Structured Literacy is the most effective way to support struggling readers — and our success is driven by exceptional teachers .

Now, we’re expanding our impact in schools where families don’t have to pay privately, allowing us to reach the students who need us most.

Learn more at

🌐 www.literacy-tree.com

Literacy Tree is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes educators from all backgrounds.