Phonics Instructor
Job Information
Industry
Education
Date Opened
11/05/2024
Job Type
Freelance
Work Experience
1+ Years
Remote Job
About Us
Our mission is to bring people together and connect them into a community to nurture each other. We aim to share a conducive environment, a joyous space to grow and excel; a world brimming with selfless love and enough kindness. We strive to enrich each of our lives with kaleidoscopic memories we make here - vibrant, lively, of all hues and colors.
Job Description
This is a remote position.
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Phonics Online Instructor to deliver interactive and engaging phonics lessons to children through virtual platforms. The instructor will guide young learners in mastering reading skills, letter-sound relationships, blending and decoding words. The ideal candidate will have experience in early childhood education and a love for fostering literacy skills in young minds.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lesson Planning & Delivery:
• Develop age-appropriate phonics lessons focused on foundational literacy skills.
• Conduct engaging and interactive online classes using tools such as videos, songs and games.
• Use real-life examples, stories and visuals to teach letter recognition, sounds, blending and segmenting.
• Provide differentiated instruction to meet the varying needs of learners.
2. Student Engagement & Monitoring:
• Encourage student participation through quizzes, activities and games.
• Monitor student progress through assessments and provide individualized feedback.
• Address difficulties in letter-sound correspondence, blending and phonemic awareness.
• Foster a fun and positive virtual learning environment to enhance motivation.
3. Parent Communication & Collaboration:
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student progress.
• Provide recommendations for at-home reading activities and practice.
• Address parent queries and concerns promptly through email or scheduled meetings.
4. Administrative Tasks:
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and performance.
• Prepare and share progress reports at regular intervals.
• Collaborate with the curriculum team to enhance teaching materials.
• Stay updated with current best practices in phonics education.
Requirements
1. Education & Certifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, English or a related field.
• Certification or training in phonics programs such as Jolly Phonics, Orton-Gillingham or Montessori (preferred).
2. Experience:
• Prior teaching experience with children (preferably 3–8 years old).
• Experience with virtual learning tools and online platforms.
3. Skills:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use fun, creative teaching methods to keep children engaged.
• Knowledge of child development principles and phonics methodologies.
• Patience and enthusiasm for working with young learners.
4. Technical Requirements:
• Strong internet connection, webcam, and microphone for virtual classes.
• Familiarity with tools like Zoom, Google Classroom, or MS Teams.
Benefits
• Opportunity to be a part of a dynamic growth focused tech startup.
• Great learning opportunities to develop new skills and understanding of cutting edge software tools and processes.
• Opportunity to work closely with serial tech entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley.
• Fun-loving environment and caring team mates and inclusive culture of the company.
Apply Now
Industry
Education
Date Opened
11/05/2024
Job Type
Freelance
Work Experience
1+ Years
Remote Job
About Us
Our mission is to bring people together and connect them into a community to nurture each other. We aim to share a conducive environment, a joyous space to grow and excel; a world brimming with selfless love and enough kindness. We strive to enrich each of our lives with kaleidoscopic memories we make here - vibrant, lively, of all hues and colors.
Job Description
This is a remote position.
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Phonics Online Instructor to deliver interactive and engaging phonics lessons to children through virtual platforms. The instructor will guide young learners in mastering reading skills, letter-sound relationships, blending and decoding words. The ideal candidate will have experience in early childhood education and a love for fostering literacy skills in young minds.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lesson Planning & Delivery:
• Develop age-appropriate phonics lessons focused on foundational literacy skills.
• Conduct engaging and interactive online classes using tools such as videos, songs and games.
• Use real-life examples, stories and visuals to teach letter recognition, sounds, blending and segmenting.
• Provide differentiated instruction to meet the varying needs of learners.
2. Student Engagement & Monitoring:
• Encourage student participation through quizzes, activities and games.
• Monitor student progress through assessments and provide individualized feedback.
• Address difficulties in letter-sound correspondence, blending and phonemic awareness.
• Foster a fun and positive virtual learning environment to enhance motivation.
3. Parent Communication & Collaboration:
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student progress.
• Provide recommendations for at-home reading activities and practice.
• Address parent queries and concerns promptly through email or scheduled meetings.
4. Administrative Tasks:
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and performance.
• Prepare and share progress reports at regular intervals.
• Collaborate with the curriculum team to enhance teaching materials.
• Stay updated with current best practices in phonics education.
Requirements
1. Education & Certifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, English or a related field.
• Certification or training in phonics programs such as Jolly Phonics, Orton-Gillingham or Montessori (preferred).
2. Experience:
• Prior teaching experience with children (preferably 3–8 years old).
• Experience with virtual learning tools and online platforms.
3. Skills:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use fun, creative teaching methods to keep children engaged.
• Knowledge of child development principles and phonics methodologies.
• Patience and enthusiasm for working with young learners.
4. Technical Requirements:
• Strong internet connection, webcam, and microphone for virtual classes.
• Familiarity with tools like Zoom, Google Classroom, or MS Teams.
Benefits
• Opportunity to be a part of a dynamic growth focused tech startup.
• Great learning opportunities to develop new skills and understanding of cutting edge software tools and processes.
• Opportunity to work closely with serial tech entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley.
• Fun-loving environment and caring team mates and inclusive culture of the company.
Apply Now