Elementary ELA Tutor (K-3)

SmartStart Education • Baton Rouge, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SmartStart Education seeks a small group English Language Arts (ELA) tutor to work with small groups of elementary school students Monday through Thursday. Each small group consists of 1-4 students who have been identified as those who are struggling with fundamental ELA skills. Students are from Kindergarten through 3rd grade. The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at an elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA. 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).

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field.
• Demonstrated experience of at least one year in teaching or tutoring, either within a school environment or another educational setting.
• Mastery of elementary school English Language Arts concepts and skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by urban students, schools, and communities, encompassing racial disparity, socio-economic disparity, and cultural disparity.
• 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.
• 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

• Work with small groups of elementary school students (K-3) who are struggling with fundamental ELA skills.
• Conduct tutoring sessions Monday through Thursday.
• Provide services within the classroom (push-in) or outside the classroom (pull-out).
• Take daily attendance.
• Monitor student progress using a personal device.

What This Job Offers

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