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 tot his job