After School ELA Tutor

About the role

SmartStart Education seeks a small-group ELA tutor to work with K–12 students who are struggling with fundamental ELA skills. Tutors will lead groups of 3–5 students in a local shelter setting in Dayton (zip codes 45402, 45405, and/or 45417) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The position runs from September 15, 2026 to May 21, 2027.

Tutors will take daily attendance and monitor student progress using a personal mobile device. Flexibility and comfort working in shelter environments are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted ELA instruction to small groups of 3–5 K–12 students.
• Address fundamental ELA skill gaps across all grade levels (K–12).
• Record daily attendance and track student progress on a personal device.
• Navigate and work comfortably within shelter settings (hallways, shared rooms, stairways).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (applications with anticipated graduation dates will not be considered).
• Minimum of one year of teaching or tutoring experience in a school or educational setting.
• Mastery of K–12 ELA concepts and skills.
• Understanding of challenges faced by urban students, including racial, socio-economic, and cultural disparities.
• Passion and commitment to student success.
• Punctuality and adherence to schedules.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with students, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Ability to commute to designated Dayton shelter locations.

Pay

$29.11 – $32.34 per hour.

Schedule

Monday–Thursday, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Position runs from September 15, 2026 to May 21, 2027.