Middle School Math Tutor

SmartStart Education • Staten Island, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SmartStart Education is seeking small group middle school math tutors to work with small groups of middle school students. Each small group consists of 1-4 students who have been identified as struggling with fundamental math skills. Students are from all grade levels, including 6th through 8th grade. The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at a middle school in Staten Island, New York. Groups will take place within the classroom (push-in services) or outside of the classroom (pull-out services). Tutors should be flexible and comfortable with both settings. Each tutor will be given the responsibility of taking daily attendance and monitoring student progress using a personal device (mobile phone).

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience of at least one year in teaching or tutoring, either within a school environment or another educational setting.
• Mastery of middle school math concepts and skills, substantiating proficiency in the subject matter.
• Comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by urban students, schools, and communities, encompassing racial disparity, socio-economic disparity, and cultural disparity.
• Display of genuine passion and unwavering commitment towards fostering the success of students.
• Exemplary punctuality, ensuring timely attendance and adherence to established schedules.
• Proficiency in communication skills, enabling effective and articulate interaction with students, colleagues, and interested parties.
• Ability to comfortably commute to the designated location.
• Ability to comfortably navigate a school environment, including walking through hallways, classrooms, and stairways throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of 1-4 middle school students who are struggling with fundamental math skills.
• Work with students from all grade levels, including 6th through 8th grade.
• Work with each group several times throughout the week at a middle school in Staten Island, New York.
• Provide services within the classroom (push-in) or outside of the classroom (pull-out).
• Take daily attendance.
• Monitor student progress using a personal device (mobile phone).

What This Job Offers

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