Elementary School Math and ELA Tutors
About the role
SmartStart Education seeks a small group Math or 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 those who are struggling with fundamental Math or ELA skills. Students are from all grade levels, including grades K-5. The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at an elementary school in Fort Washington, MD. 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).
Schedule
The tutoring position begins promptly on 9/22/2026 and ends on 5/7/2027. The schedule will be 7:30 AM through 1:30 PM.
Pay
Salary Range: $28.16 hourly to $31.29 hourly
Qualifications
- Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field is mandatory. 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.
- Mastery of Elementary school Math or ELA concepts and skills, substantiating proficiency in the subject matter.
- Comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by urban students, schools, and communities, encompassing racial disparity, socio-economic disparity, and cultural disparity.
- 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.
- Ability to comfortably navigate a school environment, including walking through hallways, classrooms, and stairways throughout the workday.