Job Description

Elementary School ELA Tutor

Are you passionate about teaching and learning? Are you motivated to make a positive impact in the lives of urban, working-class youth? If yes, this position with SmartStart Education is right for you!

The Job:

SmartStart Education seeks a small group ELA tutor to work with small groups of elementary school students on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays . Each small group consists of 1-4 students. Each group consists of students who have been identified as students who are struggling with fundamental English Language Arts skills. Students are from all grade levels, including Kindergarten through 2nd Gr ade .

The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at an elementary school in Staten Island , NY . Groups will take place within the classroom (push-in services) or outside of the classroom (pull-out services). Tutors should be flexible and comfortable with both settings. Each tutor will be given the responsibility of taking daily attendance and monitoring student progress using a personal device (mobile phone).

Job Details:

The tutoring position begins promptly on November 12, 2025 and ends on March 4, 2026. The schedule will be 8:00am through 2:20pm. Applicants are encouraged to schedule interviews as soon as possible to allow ample time to complete onboarding steps. Failure to do so may result in a position being unavailable.

Qualifications:

If you believe that this position aligns with your qualifications and showcases your exceptional skills, we kindly request your confirmation regarding your ability to meet the following minimum requirements:

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field is mandatory. ***Please note that applications with anticipated graduation dates will not be considered.

• Demonstrated experience of at least one year in teaching or tutoring, either within a school environment or another educational setting.

• Comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by urban students, schools, and communities, encompassing racial disparity, socio-economic disparity, and cultural disparity.

• Mastery of elementary school ELA concepts and skills, substantiating proficiency in the subject matter.

• Display of genuine passion and unwavering commitment towards fostering the success of students.

• Exemplary punctuality, ensuring timely attendance and adherence to established schedules.

• Proficiency in communication skills, enabling effective and articulate interaction with students, colleagues, and interested parties.

• Ability to comfortably commute to the designated location.

If you are confident in meeting these minimal qualifications, we encourage you to proceed with your application.

Pay Range: $174.83 to $192.31 per day.

Compensation details: 174.83-192.31

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