Academic Intervention Tutors

SmartStart Education • Dayton, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SmartStart Education seeks small group Academic Intervention Tutors to work with small groups of elementary, middle, or high school students on various weekday schedules. Each small group consists of 1-4 students who have been identified as struggling with fundamental academic skills. Students are from all grade levels, including Kindergarten through 12th grade. Tutors may work at elementary, middle, or high schools throughout the Dayton, Ohio area. 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). Tutoring opportunities are anticipated throughout the 2026-2027 school year. Work schedules will vary based on school location, student needs, and program availability. 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.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience of at least one year in teaching or tutoring, either within a school environment or another educational setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in one or more academic subject areas.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Take daily attendance.
• Monitor student progress using a personal device (mobile phone).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level