In-Person Tutor: Staten Island

Braintrust Tutors • New York, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Braintrust Tutors is seeking dedicated Math and Reading educators for in-person support within Staten Island Public Schools. This is a part-time contractor 1099 role. The role involves working with students in a school setting to strengthen their reading comprehension, fluency, and critical thinking skills, as well as their mathematical reasoning, number sense, and problem-solving strategies. Tutors will use structured intervention programs and materials to deliver consistent, high-impact tutoring. While the priority is in-person engagements, there may be opportunities for additional online roles to fill a schedule. The typical engagement lasts 12-14 weeks, with opportunities in the Fall (Sep to Dec) and Spring (Jan to May) semesters, during school-day hours, 3/4 days per week with 45-minute sessions. The pay rate is $60/hour, prorated by session. Applicants must be available for the entire schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field
• Active/expired teaching license or at least 5 years of experience working with K-8 students in an educational environment
• (READING) Experience with reading instruction that includes morphology-based word study, vocabulary development, reading comprehension strategies, and writing skills covering grammar, syntax, and multi-paragraph composition using a structured scope and sequence.
• (MATH) Knowledge of math instruction that builds number sense, procedural fluency, and problem-solving skills, with a scope and sequence ranging from counting to multi-digit arithmetic, including decimals and fractions.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Comfort collaborating with teachers and staff
• Punctuality, professionalism, and reliability for all scheduled sessions
• Reliable transportation and/or appropriate technology for instruction
• A laptop with Windows or macOS that uses either Chrome/Edge Chrome 115+ (recommended), Firefox 115+ or Safari 16+. iPads are also acceptable with iOS 17 or greater with an external keyboard
• Passion for literacy and closing opportunity gaps

Responsibilities

• Provide small-group reading and math tutoring to students developing literacy skills
• Implement Braintrust Tutors intervention programs as designed, using all materials with fidelity
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and academic performance
• Collaborate with the Braintrust Tutors Operations team and school staff to support student growth
• Foster a supportive and engaging classroom environment that promotes focus and confidence
• Follow school-site procedures and policies while maintaining a professional and dependable presence
• Use the provided assessments and progress monitoring tools for understanding to guide instruction
• Manage time effectively during sessions to complete all planned instructional activities

What This Job Offers

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