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Science of Reading Certification

Every Ignite Reading tutor educator starts their certification journey by participating in our paid Science of Reading Training Course to learn how to deliver our foundational skills curriculum. Tutor Educators become a fully certified Ignite Reading Tutor Educator after completing the training course AND 100 hours of tutoring while meeting our tutor performance standards.

You’ll get everything you need to become a highly skilled reading instructor:

Structured literacy knowledge you can apply to future careers
Experience teaching a Science of Reading-based curriculum
Skills in culturally responsive teaching and behavior management
Coaching and feedback

Become a Tutor

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Certification Program Format

Our Science of Reading Training Course kicks off with your first synchronous online covering our mission, our why, and all of the key technology tools you’ll need for working with Ignite Reading. After that, training is divided into three phases.

Everyday: 2 hours

Classes

Monday–Friday you’ll alternate between IgniteU online courses on your own time one day and synchronous training with peers over Zoom the next.

Every day: 2 hours

Everyday: 2-3 hours

Classes + Tutoring

Every Monday – Friday, you’ll spend 2 hours in either asynchronous or live classes while also launching tutor with 1-4 students outside training hours.

Every day: 2 ½ hours

Tutors may opt to spend even more hours tutoring.

Ongoing

Qualifying Period

Once you complete 400 tutoring sessions while meeting our performance standards, you will become officially certified.

100 hours based on your availability

Ignite Reading Certified: Earn a verifiable, digital Ignite Reading Tutor Educator badge and certificate and all the tools you need to be a successful reading instructor.

Pay: Earn $17.50/hour until you complete your Science of Reading training and tutoring practicum time.
Credential: Graduate with a certificate from our Science of Reading Certification Program and all the tools you need to be a successful reading instructor.

After Certification — What Comes Next?

Once you’re certified, you’ll continue tutoring the students you were paired with during certification and can add more students to your schedule. Ignite Reading tutors work from 5 to 30 hours per week tutoring students for 15—minute sessions at the same time every Monday–Friday throughout the school year.

Feel Supported Every Step of the Way

Tutor Performance Managers
TPMs will be your primary managers, ensuring you receive the coaching and resources for doing your best work with students. Experienced coaches will observe your sessions, offer tips for more effective teaching, and even jump into sessions to help resolve challenges.
Dedicated Tutor Support Team
Our friendly tutor support team is on hand to help you schedule sessions and lend assistance over email. An online knowledge base will make it easy to find helpful resources and answers to frequently asked questions.
Online Tutor Community
Ignite Reading’s online tutor community is a supportive place to ask questions, share tips, and get to know your fellow tutor educators.

I can truly say how rewarding it is to work for this company and see the amazing progress that the students make through Ignite Reading.

I love working with kids and have had several teaching jobs in the past. [I] have genuinely enjoyed getting to see my kiddos everyday and watching them slowly but surely improve their reading skills.