Reading Specialist

Are you looking for a part-time job that gives you purpose?

Well-established remedial reading clinic looking for a part-time tutor to work with students one-on-one. Instructor will work in a North Portland public elementary school but will not be a school district employee. Work 6 hours per day, M-F, 8:00 – 2:30 pm. Part-time summer employment in our Tigard or Vancouver offices may be possible. 

Bachelor’s degree required. Applicants must have experience teaching and/or working with children. Must have exceptional reading, spelling, comprehension, writing, grammar, and communication skills. 

Using Northwest Reading Clinic’s chosen suite of programs, instructors work one-on-one with elementary-aged children while in the Portland public schools, and ages five through adult in private clinics. Instructors in the public-school environment will communicate directly with teachers or school administration regarding students on occasion, and instructors in the private clinic will communicate with students’ parents on occasion. 

Paid training at $16.80/hour for 4 to 6 hours per day at our Vancouver & Tigard offices and a North Portland school for 4-6 weeks. Hours of training vary. Teaching at $21/hour. 

Additionally, our student population requires stability and dedication. Please do not apply if you are seeking short-term or seasonal employment. A two-year commitment from all applicants is desired. 

Please send cover letter and resume directly to nwrc@frontier.com, or Northwest Reading Clinic, Inc., 6830 SW Atlanta St Ste 101, Tigard, OR 97223. NO CALLS, PLEASE. If your resume meets our qualifications, we will call or email you to set up an initial interview. Training begins after Labor Day. Applicants may visit our website at NorthwestReadingClinic.com for additional details. 

Vaccination against COVID-19 is mandated for all employees who work for Northwest Reading Clinic unless certain exceptions preclude them from taking the vaccine. A criminal background check is required for all personnel hired provisionally, and a negative result may affect employment eligibility. 

NWRC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by law. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is inconsistent with NWRC philosophy and will not be tolerated.

NWRC will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental disabilities, or sincerely held religious beliefs, of a qualified applicant or employee, unless an undue hardship would result. Any applicant or employee who requires accommodation in the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of this job should contact management to request a reasonable accommodation.