Early Childhood Mathematics Tutor, Part-Time (onsite, Eureka, CA)

WestEd • San Francisco, CA

136d • $35 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking Early Childhood Mathematics Tutors to support a federally funded research project focused on early math education. This initiative, supported by the U.S. Department of Education, evaluates the impact of tiered early math curricula on preschoolers' mathematical development before kindergarten. As a core member of the implementation team, you will work with pairs of preschool children in public preschool programs, delivering engaging math activities five days a week. The goal is to expand young children's access to quality math learning and better prepare them for elementary school—while also supporting families and educators with effective tools and strategies. Tutors will receive training to ensure high-fidelity delivery of the curriculum and will be responsible for implementing it consistently throughout the 2025-2026 school year. All instructional materials will be provided. In addition to teaching, tutors will maintain detailed records of each child's math performance to support the project's research and evaluation goals.

Requirements

• Availability to work approximately 15-20 hours per week throughout the 2025-2026 school year.
• Ability to provide tutoring onsite at designated participating preschool locations in Eureka, Fieldbrook, or Trinidad, CA.
• An Associate or Bachelor's degree in education, child development, psychology, or a related field.
• A Multiple-Subject Credential with BCLAD, an Early Childhood Credential, or current progress toward these credentials is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Professionalism and the ability to build positive relationships with school staff, teachers, children, and families.
• Prior experience working with preschool or early elementary-aged children is strongly preferred.
• Schedule flexibility to work a consistent part-time schedule (typically 3-4 hours/day, Monday through Friday).
• The ability to consistently arrive on time to the assigned school site(s) and maintain a dependable daily presence.

Responsibilities

• Attend required training workshops (September 2025 & January 2026).
• Travel to designated preschool sites to conduct daily math sessions with preschoolers.
• Deliver structured early math curriculum with fidelity in public preschool settings.
• Accurately track and document children's math performance.
• Submit data in accordance with project protocols.
• Collaborate regularly with the project team and preschool staff.
• Participate in weekly implementation support meetings.

Benefits

• Compensation for this temporary, part-time role is $35 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree