Middle School STEM Tutor
SmartStart Education•Bellwood, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
SmartStart Education seeks a small-group STEM tutor to support students in grades 6–8 who are struggling with foundational math and science skills. Groups consist of 1–4 students and meet several times throughout the week at a middle school in Bellwood, Illinois. Tutoring may take place in the classroom (push-in services) or outside the classroom (pull-out services), and tutors must be comfortable with both settings. The position runs from December 1, 2026, through April 1, 2027. The schedule is Tuesday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Central Time. Tutors take daily attendance and monitor student progress using a personal mobile phone.
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 and science concepts and skills.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Tutor small groups of 1–4 students in grades 6–8 in foundational math and science skills.
- Work with each group several times throughout the week.
- Provide push-in tutoring in classrooms or pull-out tutoring outside classrooms, as needed.
- Take daily attendance.
- Monitor student progress using a personal mobile phone.
