Junior High Math Tutor

SmartStart Education • New York City, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SmartStart Education seeks a small-group math tutor to work with middle school students in grades 6 through 8 who are struggling with fundamental math skills. Groups consist of 1–4 students and meet several times throughout the week at a middle school in Southwest Bronx, New York. Tutoring is provided either in the classroom (push-in services) or outside the classroom (pull-out services), and tutors should 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 November 17, 2026, through May 18, 2027. The schedule is Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. EST. The pay range is $30.60–$34.00 per hour. Applicants are encouraged to interview promptly to allow time for onboarding.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in any field; applicants with anticipated graduation dates will not be considered.
• At least one year of teaching or tutoring experience in a school or another educational setting.
• Mastery of middle school math 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.
• Strong 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

• Tutor small groups of 1–4 students in middle school math.
• Work with students in grades 6–8 who are struggling with fundamental math skills.
• Provide push-in tutoring in classrooms or pull-out tutoring outside classrooms, as appropriate.
• Work with each group several times throughout the week.
• Take daily attendance.
• Monitor student progress using a personal mobile phone.

What This Job Offers

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