Job
Description
Online Phonics & Reading Teacher (Nursery to Grade 3) – English
Company: BookGuru
Job Type: Part-time/Full-time (Remote)
Location: Online (Work from Home)
URL: https://www.bookguruonline.com
About Us:
BookGuru is dedicated to teaching young children how to read, speak, and write in English through structured, sequential, explicit, and multi-sensory teaching methods. We provide engaging and interactive lessons to help children develop strong literacy skills from an early age.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Online Phonics & Reading Teacher to join our team and teach children from Nursery to Grade 3. If you love working with young learners and have expertise in phonics and reading instruction, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
Teach phonics, reading, and early literacy skills to children aged 3 to 8 years old in an engaging and interactive manner.
Conduct structured, systematic, and multi-sensory lessons that align with BookGuru’s teaching approach.
Use explicit instruction to teach letter sounds, blending, segmenting, digraphs, trigraphs, and spelling rules.
Differentiate instruction based on students’ reading levels and learning needs.
Foster a fun and supportive online learning environment that builds children’s confidence and love for reading.
Assess students’ progress and provide constructive feedback to parents.
Use digital tools, interactive games, and visual aids to enhance learning.
Maintain regular communication with parents and provide progress updates.
Requirements:
✅ Experience in teaching phonics and early reading to young children (Nursery to Grade 3).
✅ Strong knowledge of phonics programs and systematic reading instruction (e.g., synthetic phonics, Orton-Gillingham, Jolly Phonics, or similar approaches).
✅ Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage and motivate young learners.
✅ Experience in online teaching using platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, or similar.
✅ Ability to create an interactive, multi-sensory learning experience for students.
✅ Patience, enthusiasm, and a passion for teaching literacy skills.
✅ Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, Early Childhood Education, or a related field (preferred but not required if experience is strong).
✅ Reliable internet connection and a quiet, professional teaching environment at home.
Preferred Qualifications:
⭐ Certification in phonics instruction or reading intervention programs.
⭐ Experience working with struggling readers or children with learning differences.
⭐ Ability to adapt lessons to different learning styles.
⭐ Familiarity with phonics-based reading books like Bob Books or similar series.
What We Offer:
✨ Competitive hourly pay.
✨ Flexible working hours.
✨ Training and resources to support your teaching. Upon acceptance into program we provide an extensive 10-week training program in phonics.
✨ A rewarding opportunity to help young children become confident readers.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about teaching phonics and reading, we would love to hear from you! Please submit:
📌 Your resume
📌 A brief cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for this role
📌 Any relevant teaching certifications (if available)