Reading Teacher

Reading Teachers work with students who struggle with reading comprehension and developing foundational reading skills. These professionals develop and execute lesson plans designed specifically for each student to help them overcome the unique challenges with which they struggle. Reading teachers can work in public schools and other academic settings, and the trajectory of their career depends on various factors such as where they want to teach, the specific needs of their students, and the credentials they hold.

Job Description

Reading Teachers conduct individualized and small group reading lessons to help struggling students build upon their strengths and increase reading skills. These teachers typically lead lessons that include helping students read aloud, work on letter recognition and phonics, build vocabulary, and improve reading comprehension. Reading teachers understand how to lead a classroom discussion, and they work with their students to improve fluency, vocabulary, and overall language development.

Education and Credentials

Reading Teachers must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in Education. Additionally, Reading Teachers must be certified in the state in which they intend to teach. Additional credentials that demonstrate specialized training to teach reading or work with a specific student population may be valuable to secure a position.