About the role
Category: Education
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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.
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.
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