ELA Tutor – K–12 Academic Support & Enrichment (In-Person)

Concorde Education • Oakland, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Concorde Education is seeking enthusiastic, knowledgeable individuals to provide engaging English Language Arts tutoring and academic support to K–12 students at partner schools and educational organizations. Tutors support students across grade levels and learning needs in literacy development, reading fluency, written expression, literary analysis, and other grade-appropriate ELA topics. Formal teaching certification is not required.

This is an in-person, part-time independent contractor opportunity. Assignments take place at partner schools and educational organizations, with schedules that may include school hours, after-school hours, or specialized academic support programs. Program duration varies by assignment. Opportunities depend on program availability, location, qualifications, and school needs; applying does not guarantee an assignment or a minimum number of hours. Compensation is $50 or more per hour, depending on the assignment.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of English Language Arts concepts appropriate for the grade levels being taught.
• Ability to support students in reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and writing development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain literacy concepts clearly and adapt instruction to individual student needs.
• Patience, professionalism, and enthusiasm for helping students learn.
• Ability to work effectively with students of varying reading levels and academic abilities.
• Reliable, organized, and comfortable working in a school environment.
• Ability to complete applicable background checks and school-specific onboarding requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous tutoring, teaching, mentoring, or youth development experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience or knowledge in English, literature, writing, or language arts; reading instruction, literacy development, and reading comprehension; creative writing, journalism, communications, or professional writing; elementary or secondary education; academic intervention or literacy support; or writing, editing, publishing, or communication.
• College students or graduates with strong English or humanities backgrounds.
• Retired educators or individuals with experience supporting student learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, age-appropriate ELA tutoring and academic support for K–12 students.
• Help students strengthen reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and foundational literacy skills.
• Support grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, and written expression.
• Assist with paragraph development, essay writing, creative writing, and research-based assignments.
• Guide students in analyzing literature, identifying main ideas, interpreting texts, and developing critical reading skills.
• Reinforce phonics, reading strategies, and early literacy development when appropriate for younger students.
• Help students develop organizational skills, reading strategies, and effective approaches to written assignments.
• Provide homework reinforcement, academic intervention, and test preparation as appropriate.
• Identify areas where students need additional support and adapt instruction to different learning styles and abilities.
• Encourage independent thinking, effective communication, and confidence in reading and writing.
• Maintain a supportive, patient, and productive learning environment.

Benefits

• Flexible, part-time tutoring opportunities.
• Access to additional tutoring and enrichment opportunities that align with instructors' skills and interests.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' academic skills and confidence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed