Secondary Reading and Math Tutors - Contractor (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Crossroads Charter Schools • Kansas City, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Crossroads Charter Schools is seeking dedicated and passionate Tutors to join their team to provide reading support and/or math support to students in small groups. The Tutors will work closely with students to enhance their literacy skills by focusing on key aspects of the Science of Reading, a research-based approach to reading instruction, and/or focus on enhancing their math skills by focusing on key aspects of the Science of Math, which is a research-based approach to Math. This is a part-time position that provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' academic success.

Requirements

• Must pass a background check

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of/willing to learn about literacy development, reading strategies, and the Science of Reading principles
• Understand of/willing to learn about Math development and the Science of Math Principles
• Experience working with students on reading and literacy and/or math, preferred
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Patience, adaptability, and a passion for helping students succeed.
• A degree/training in education, literacy studies, mathematics, or a related field, preferred
• Desire to continue professional development
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and activities
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to keep multiple stakeholder groups, including parents, teachers, staff, volunteers, and partners, informed of critical issues, activities, and schedules.
• An ability and enthusiasm for promoting the school and its mission to a broad and diverse group of people.
• Excellent work ethic, positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to perform tasks assigned
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and teachers in the school environment and community.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group instruction to students, focusing on literacy skills such as reading comprehension, phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, and fluency.
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction to students, focusing on mathematical skills.
• Utilize evidence-based practices informed by the Science of Reading and/or the Science of Math to tailor lessons that meet the diverse needs of students.
• Implement a variety of instructional strategies to foster students' reading development and mathematical fluency.
• Assess student progress regularly through informal and formal assessments, adjusting instruction as necessary to ensure continued growth.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other educational staff to align tutoring support with the school's literacy goals and/or mathematical goals
• Maintain a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment to encourage student participation and progress.
• Provide feedback and progress reports to teachers and parents as needed.
• Demonstrate gains in student performance
• Participate in meetings, training, and professional development
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating, etc.
• Act professionally and ethically at all times and comply with school policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed