Become a Tutor with Jacksonville Tutoring Specialists

Help students discover how language works, develop essential literacy skills, and become confident, independent readers and writers.

Jacksonville Tutoring Specialists (JTS) has been helping students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, and other learning differences, as well as students with persistent reading, spelling, and writing difficulties, for more than 16 years. Our team provides individualized reading, spelling, and writing instruction to students who need a different approach to learning.

We are looking for thoughtful, dedicated educators who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. You don’t need to know everything when you join us, but you must be curious, willing to learn, and committed to developing your instructional skills.

What Makes a JTS Tutor?

Our tutors do more than deliver lessons. They help students understand how written language works and guide them toward becoming independent learners.

We are looking for people who:

• Communicate clearly and effectively. You must be able to explain concepts in spoken English that students can readily understand. This includes clear pronunciation, an understandable speaking pace, and the ability to rephrase explanations when a student doesn’t understand.
• Enjoy teaching and working with children. Patience, warmth, enthusiasm, and the ability to engage students are essential.
• Think independently and solve problems. You recognize when an approach isn’t working and are willing to adjust your instruction to meet a student’s needs.
• Are curious about language. You enjoy exploring how sounds, spelling, word structure, and meaning work together.
• Value guided discovery. You understand the importance of explicit instruction while helping students actively notice patterns, make connections, and develop their own understanding.
• Are dependable and consistent. Students benefit from predictable schedules and an ongoing relationship with their tutor.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is helpful, but formal teaching or tutoring experience is not required. We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds who are patient, dependable, curious, eager to learn, and genuinely interested in helping children succeed.
• A bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Experience or familiarity with Orton-Gillingham and Structured Literacy is a plus, but a willingness to learn and develop expertise is essential.
• Ability to commit to a consistent weekly schedule.
• Availability for at least six hours per week, including after-school availability, generally between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. – we would consider less if you are a full-time teacher.
• Long-Term Interest and Commitment. We are looking for tutors who want to build a lasting relationship with JTS and the students they serve. Our students benefit from consistency, trust, and continuity in instruction. We hope to find educators who are interested in growing with our team and making specialized literacy instruction an ongoing part of their professional work.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• For remote instruction, reliable high-speed internet and a dependable, up-to-date computer.

Professional Development

Becoming familiar with JTS’s instructional approach requires initiative, curiosity, and a commitment to learning. Our professional development process includes independent study of assigned reading materials and instructional videos, followed by in-person demonstrations and guided practice.

We are looking for self-directed learners who are willing to prepare, ask questions, apply what they learn, welcome feedback, and continue developing their instructional skills.

JTS uses a five-level instructional framework: Novice, Developing, Competent, Proficient, and Expert. The first milestone is advancement from Novice to Developing, which recognizes the ability to accurately demonstrate JTS’s foundational instructional skills.

As tutors gain experience, strengthen their instructional skills, and advance through the levels, they have opportunities for professional growth. We recognize that individuals develop at different rates, and exceptional progress may warrant an earlier review of compensation.

The expectations, time commitment, and compensation arrangements associated with professional development are discussed with candidates before they participate.

Compensation and Professional Growth

Initial tutoring compensation generally ranges from $25–$30 per 50-minute session, depending on experience and demonstrated instructional skills.

As tutors gain experience, strengthen their instructional skills, and advance through JTS’s five instructional levels, compensation can increase. Experienced tutors may earn up to $50 per 50-minute session, depending on instructional level, demonstrated expertise, and the assignment, including the number of students served.

Progression reflects a combination of experience, practice, consistency, and demonstrated competency. We recognize that individuals develop at different rates, and exceptional progress may warrant an earlier compensation review.

Where You’ll Work

We are expanding our in-person tutor team throughout Jacksonville and surrounding communities, particularly the Westside and Beaches, as well as the Northside, Southside, Fort Caroline, Mandarin, Orange Park, Fleming Island, and Nocatee.

Tutors work with students at the tutor’s location or remotely online. Opportunities may also be available to work with students at schools and homeschool co-ops.

Interested in Joining Our Team?

If you enjoy helping students overcome challenges, are excited about learning how language works, and want to become a skilled literacy tutor, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please complete the employment application below. Include your résumé and cover letter, and tell us about your background, your interest in literacy instruction, and why you would like to work with students who learn differently.

Jacksonville Tutoring Specialists

Become a Tutor with Jacksonville Tutoring Specialists

Help students discover how language works, develop essential literacy skills, and become confident, independent readers and writers.

Jacksonville Tutoring Specialists (JTS) has been helping students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, and other learning differences, as well as students with persistent reading, spelling, and writing difficulties, for more than 16 years. Our team provides individualized reading, spelling, and writing instruction to students who need a different approach to learning.

We are looking for thoughtful, dedicated educators who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. You don’t need to know everything when you join us, but you must be curious, willing to learn, and committed to developing your instructional skills.

What Makes a JTS Tutor?

Our tutors do more than deliver lessons. They help students understand how written language works and guide them toward becoming independent learners.

We are looking for people who:

• Communicate clearly and effectively. You must be able to explain concepts in spoken English that students can readily understand. This includes clear pronunciation, an understandable speaking pace, and the ability to rephrase explanations when a student doesn’t understand.
• Enjoy teaching and working with children. Patience, warmth, enthusiasm, and the ability to engage students are essential.
• Think independently and solve problems. You recognize when an approach isn’t working and are willing to adjust your instruction to meet a student’s needs.
• Are curious about language. You enjoy exploring how sounds, spelling, word structure, and meaning work together.
• Value guided discovery. You understand the importance of explicit instruction while helping students actively notice patterns, make connections, and develop their own understanding.
• Are dependable and consistent. Students benefit from predictable schedules and an ongoing relationship with their tutor.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is helpful, but formal teaching or tutoring experience is not required. We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds who are patient, dependable, curious, eager to learn, and genuinely interested in helping children succeed.
• A bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Experience or familiarity with Orton-Gillingham and Structured Literacy is a plus, but a willingness to learn and develop expertise is essential.
• Ability to commit to a consistent weekly schedule.
• Availability for at least six hours per week, including after-school availability, generally between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. – we would consider less if you are a full-time teacher.
• Long-Term Interest and Commitment. We are looking for tutors who want to build a lasting relationship with JTS and the students they serve. Our students benefit from consistency, trust, and continuity in instruction. We hope to find educators who are interested in growing with our team and making specialized literacy instruction an ongoing part of their professional work.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• For remote instruction, reliable high-speed internet and a dependable, up-to-date computer.

Professional Development

Becoming familiar with JTS’s instructional approach requires initiative, curiosity, and a commitment to learning. Our professional development process includes independent study of assigned reading materials and instructional videos, followed by in-person demonstrations and guided practice.

We are looking for self-directed learners who are willing to prepare, ask questions, apply what they learn, welcome feedback, and continue developing their instructional skills.

JTS uses a five-level instructional framework: Novice, Developing, Competent, Proficient, and Expert. The first milestone is advancement from Novice to Developing, which recognizes the ability to accurately demonstrate JTS’s foundational instructional skills.

As tutors gain experience, strengthen their instructional skills, and advance through the levels, they have opportunities for professional growth. We recognize that individuals develop at different rates, and exceptional progress may warrant an earlier review of compensation.

The expectations, time commitment, and compensation arrangements associated with professional development are discussed with candidates before they participate.

Compensation and Professional Growth

Initial tutoring compensation generally ranges from $25–$30 per 50-minute session, depending on experience and demonstrated instructional skills.

As tutors gain experience, strengthen their instructional skills, and advance through JTS’s five instructional levels, compensation can increase. Experienced tutors may earn up to $50 per 50-minute session, depending on instructional level, demonstrated expertise, and the assignment, including the number of students served.

Progression reflects a combination of experience, practice, consistency, and demonstrated competency. We recognize that individuals develop at different rates, and exceptional progress may warrant an earlier compensation review.

Where You’ll Work

We are expanding our in-person tutor team throughout Jacksonville and surrounding communities, particularly the Westside and Beaches, as well as the Northside, Southside, Fort Caroline, Mandarin, Orange Park, Fleming Island, and Nocatee.

Tutors work with students at the tutor’s location or remotely online. Opportunities may also be available to work with students at schools and homeschool co-ops.

Interested in Joining Our Team?

If you enjoy helping students overcome challenges, are excited about learning how language works, and want to become a skilled literacy tutor, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please complete the employment application below. Include your résumé and cover letter, and tell us about your background, your interest in literacy instruction, and why you would like to work with students who learn differently.

Jacksonville Tutoring Specialists

www.dyslexiajax.com or fill out the form to the right.