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Phonics Instructor - Remote Job
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- Prior teaching experience with children (preferably 3–8 years old).
- Experience with virtual learning tools and online platforms.
- 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.
- 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.
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