High School Math and Science Tutors (Hybrid)

SmartStart Education • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

SmartStart Education seeks High School Math and Science Tutors to support students in grades 10–12 who need additional help developing fundamental Math and Science skills. Tutors provide targeted instruction tailored to students’ individual learning needs and should be comfortable teaching both in-person small groups and virtual one-on-one sessions.

On Mondays, tutors provide in-person small-group tutoring in a 1:4 setting at a high school in Boston, Massachusetts, from 12:45 PM to 4:45 PM. Additional virtual tutoring sessions are available Tuesday through Saturday, scheduled according to tutor availability and student needs. Services may take place in the classroom (push-in) or outside the classroom (pull-out), so tutors should be flexible with both settings and modes of instruction.

Tutors take daily attendance and monitor student progress using a personal mobile device. For virtual instruction, tutors must provide their own computer, reliable internet connection, and quiet workspace suitable for tutoring sessions. The position is scheduled to begin on November 2, 2026, and end on May 24, 2027. Compensation is $32.09 to $35.66 per hour.

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 high school Math and/or Science concepts and skills, including relevant subjects such as Physics, AP Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and/or advanced Math.
• Comprehensive understanding of challenges faced by urban students, schools, and communities, including racial, socioeconomic, and cultural disparities.
• Genuine passion and commitment to fostering student success.
• Punctuality and adherence to established schedules.
• Strong communication skills for interacting effectively with students, colleagues, and 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.
• For virtual tutoring, access to a personal computer, reliable internet connection, and quiet workspace.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person small-group tutoring in a 1:4 setting on Mondays.
• Provide virtual one-on-one tutoring sessions Tuesday through Saturday as scheduled according to tutor availability and student needs.
• Strengthen students’ Math and Science skills through targeted instruction tailored to individual learning needs.
• Provide instruction in classroom push-in or pull-out settings, as needed.
• Take daily attendance and monitor student progress using a personal mobile device.

What This Job Offers

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