Elementary ELA Tutor

SmartStart Education • Oxon Hill, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SmartStart Education seeks a small group ELA tutor to work with small groups of K - 5 school students. We are currently hiring for two positions at this location: one full-time position (Monday through Friday) and one part-time position (Tuesday through Thursday). Each small group consists of 1-4 students. Each group consists of students who have been identified as those who are struggling with fundamental ELA skills. Students are from all grade levels, including Kindergarten through 5th grade. The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at an elementary school in Oxon Hill, 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). The tutoring positions begins promptly on September 8, 2026. The full-time position runs through April 30, 2027, while the part-time position runs through June 9, 2027. The schedule will be 7:30 AM through 1:40 PM. 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.
• Demonstrated experience of at least one year in teaching or tutoring, either within a school environment or another educational setting.
• Mastery of K-5 school ELA 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, 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

• Work with small groups of K-5 students struggling with fundamental ELA skills.
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level