Elementary School Math and ELA Tutors

SmartStart Education • East Hartford, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SmartStart Education seeks tutors to provide small-group Math or ELA instruction to elementary school students in grades K–5 who are struggling with foundational skills. Tutors work with groups of 1–4 students several times throughout the week at an elementary school in East Hartford, Connecticut. Services may take place inside classrooms (push-in) or outside classrooms (pull-out), and tutors must be comfortable with both settings. Tutors take daily attendance and monitor student progress using a personal mobile device.

The position runs from November 4, 2026, through May 6, 2027. The schedule is Tuesday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The hourly salary range is $28.16 to $31.29. Applicants are encouraged to interview early to allow time for onboarding; delays may result in the position becoming unavailable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in any field; anticipated graduation dates are not accepted.
• At least one year of teaching or tutoring experience in a school or another educational setting.
• Mastery of elementary Math or ELA concepts and skills in the subject being tutored.
• 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 in East Hartford, Connecticut.
• Ability to navigate a school environment, including walking through hallways, classrooms, and stairways throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Teach Math or ELA to small groups of 1–4 elementary school students who need support with fundamental skills.
• Work with student groups several times throughout the week.
• Provide instruction in either classroom push-in or pull-out settings, as needed.
• Take daily attendance.
• Monitor student progress using a personal mobile device.

What This Job Offers

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