Elementary School ELA Tutor

SmartStart Education•Adelphi, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

SmartStart Education seeks a small group ELA tutor to work with small groups of Elementary school students on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Each small group consists of 1-4 students who have been identified as struggling with fundamental English Language Arts skills. Students are from all grade levels, Kindergarten through 5th grade. The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at an elementary school in Adelphi, Maryland. 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 is mandatory.
Demonstrated experience of at least one year in teaching or tutoring, either within a school environment or another educational setting.
Mastery of elementary school ELA concepts and skills, substantiating proficiency in the subject matter.
Comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by urban students, schools, and communities, encompassing racial disparity, socio-economic disparity, and cultural disparity.
Display of 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.