Elementary Reading & Math Tutor – 4th Grade – $24/Hour

Tutor Doctor • Southfield, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Tutor Doctor Michigan is seeking a patient, creative, and dependable tutor to provide individualized, in-person reading and math support to a fourth-grade student at Southfield Public Library in Southfield, Michigan. The student enjoys music and art, has ADHD and an Individualized Education Program (IEP), and is performing below grade level. The tutor will adapt instruction to the student’s individual learning needs while helping build foundational academic skills, confidence, focus, and independence.

Tutoring takes place twice weekly. Applicants must be available for consistent in-person sessions either Monday and Wednesday after 6:00 PM or on weekends after 11:00 AM. Compensation is $24.00 per hour. This is a part-time independent contractor position.

Requirements

• Experience tutoring or teaching elementary-level reading and mathematics.
• Strong understanding of foundational literacy and math instruction.
• Ability to modify instruction based on individual learning needs.
• Patient, encouraging, reliable, and creative teaching approach.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students and families.
• Commitment to consistent scheduling and student progress.
• Availability for consistent in-person sessions either Monday and Wednesday after 6:00 PM or weekends after 11:00 AM.
• Ability to travel to Southfield Public Library for in-person sessions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with students who have ADHD, IEPs, or learning differences is strongly preferred.
• Certified teacher or retired educator.
• Elementary education major or graduate.
• Special education professional.
• Reading interventionist.
• Experienced elementary tutor.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction in fourth-grade reading and mathematics.
• Strengthen reading comprehension, phonics, decoding, and foundational literacy skills.
• Reinforce foundational math concepts and problem-solving strategies.
• Adapt instruction to accommodate ADHD and IEP-related learning needs.
• Incorporate interactive activities, hands-on learning, and creative teaching strategies.
• Break complex concepts into manageable steps.
• Use positive reinforcement, structured activities, and short breaks to maintain engagement.
• Build the student’s academic confidence, independence, and focus.
• Communicate student progress and areas requiring additional support.
• Complete required tutoring session reports.

What This Job Offers

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