Junior High ELA Tutor

SmartStart Education • New York City, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

SmartStart Education seeks a small-group English Language Arts tutor to support middle school students in grades six through eight who are struggling with fundamental ELA skills. The tutor works with groups of one to four students several times throughout the week at a middle school in the Morris Heights area of the Bronx, New York. Services take place either inside the classroom (push-in) or outside the classroom (pull-out), and tutors must be comfortable with both settings.

The tutor is responsible for taking daily attendance and monitoring student progress using a personal mobile phone. The position runs from January 5, 2027, through April 8, 2027, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. The hourly salary range is $29.11 to $32.34.

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 middle school ELA concepts and skills.
• 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.
• Proficient communication skills for interacting 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide English Language Arts tutoring to small groups of one to four middle school students in grades six through eight.
• Support students who are struggling with fundamental ELA skills.
• Work with student groups several times throughout the week.
• Deliver services in both classroom (push-in) and out-of-classroom (pull-out) settings.
• Take daily attendance.
• Monitor student progress using a personal mobile phone.

What This Job Offers

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