Elementary Math & ELA Tutor

SmartStart Education • Bellwood, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SmartStart Education seeks a tutor to teach small groups of elementary school students who need support with fundamental math and English Language Arts skills. Groups include 1–4 students from kindergarten through fifth grade, and the tutor works with each group several times during the week. Services take place at an elementary school in Bellwood, Illinois, either inside the classroom (push-in) or outside the classroom (pull-out); tutors must be comfortable with both settings. The tutor takes daily attendance and monitors student progress using a personal mobile phone.

The position runs from December 1, 2026, through April 1, 2027. The schedule is Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 8:20 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central Time. Compensation is $28.16–$31.29 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in any field; applicants with anticipated graduation dates will not be considered.
• At least one year of teaching or tutoring experience in a school or another educational setting.
• Mastery of elementary school math and English Language Arts concepts and skills.
• Understanding of challenges faced by urban students, schools, and communities, including racial, socioeconomic, and cultural disparities.
• Genuine passion and commitment to supporting student success.
• Punctuality and adherence to established schedules.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with students, colleagues, and other interested parties.
• Ability to commute to the designated location.
• Ability to navigate a school environment, including walking through hallways, classrooms, and stairways throughout the workday.
• Comfort working in both push-in and pull-out instructional settings.

Responsibilities

• Tutor small groups of 1–4 elementary school students in math and English Language Arts.
• Work with students from kindergarten through fifth grade who are struggling with foundational skills.
• Meet with each group several times throughout the week.
• Provide instruction either in the classroom (push-in) or outside the classroom (pull-out).
• Take daily attendance.
• Monitor student progress using a personal mobile phone.

What This Job Offers

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