Student Support Teacher
About The Position
Paragon Prep, part of Spring Education Group, seeks a compassionate and enthusiastic part-time Student Support Tutor for Kindergarten through third grade. The role provides individualized and small-group academic support, primarily in reading and math, helping students strengthen foundational skills, address learning challenges, build confidence, and develop a love of learning. The tutor works closely with the Lead K–3 Tutor and collaborates with classroom teachers and support staff to support students’ academic goals. The position is based in person at the school campus in Austin, Texas. The successful candidate enjoys working with young learners and brings warmth, creativity, patience, flexibility, and strong organizational and communication skills to a collaborative school environment. The role also includes monitoring and documenting student progress, maintaining an organized learning space, and participating in professional development and the school community. The position involves frequent walking, standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, reaching, kneeling, rising from the floor, twisting, listening, reading, writing, and speaking English. It also often involves carrying, lifting, repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally pushing, pulling, or bending; regular hearing and clear vision, with or without correction, are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Strong understanding of foundational reading and math concepts.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, students, and families.
- Patient, nurturing, energetic approach and enthusiasm for helping children succeed.
- Creativity and resourcefulness in making learning engaging and accessible.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing student and school community needs.
- Commitment to a positive, professional, and supportive learning environment.
- Ability to work in person at the school campus in Austin, TX 78757.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of experience working with children preferred.
- Two or more years of teaching experience preferred.
- Experience with early elementary students, particularly Kindergarten through third grade, highly desirable.
- Familiarity with differentiated instruction, academic interventions, and small-group instruction preferred.
- CPR knowledge or certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring in reading and math for students in Kindergarten through third grade.
- Work with the Lead K–3 Tutor to plan and implement targeted academic interventions and individualized learning activities.
- Support foundational literacy, including phonics, phonemic awareness, reading fluency, comprehension, and writing.
- Reinforce foundational math skills, including number sense, computation, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning.
- Adapt instruction to students’ individual learning needs, abilities, and academic goals.
- Create an encouraging environment that builds confidence, independence, perseverance, and a growth mindset.
- Monitor and document student progress and communicate feedback and observations to the supervising teacher.
- Use hands-on activities, educational games, and instructional materials to make learning engaging and meaningful.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and support staff to maintain consistency in student learning and academic goals.
- Maintain an organized, welcoming learning space and participate in professional development and the school community.
Benefits
- Employee referral bonus
- Same-day pay with Dayforce Wallet, providing flexibility to access earnings immediately
- A supportive and collaborative school community
- Professional development and coaching opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
