3rd-11th Grade Small Group ELA Instructor (SY26-27)

teach-llc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly prep time

Job summary

TEACH is seeking dedicated educators for a part-time hourly tutoring role in the Philadelphia area, working with an average of 4 students in small group pullouts or after-school sessions. Travel to South Jersey and the Philadelphia metro area is required.

Start date is September or October 2026, with schedules 9am–4pm, Monday–Thursday. You will prepare lessons using assessment data, grade monthly results, and collaborate with a TEACH Program Manager to track student progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2 years of experience teaching relevant grade ELA in a small group or classroom setting.
• Interest in tutoring with TEACH for 1+ years.
• Able to travel locally in Greater Philadelphia Area for in-person lessons.
• Ability to complete federal and PA/NJ state background checks and clearances.
• Lives in PA or NJ.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rigorous and engaging lessons and materials based on assessment data and feedback.
• Grade monthly assessments.
• Use evidence-based practices to support student growth.
• Connect with students from diverse backgrounds to maximize potential and goals.
• Collaborate with a TEACH Program Manager to monitor progress.
• Attend monthly virtual professional development with TEACH.
• Submit time-sensitive information using the database and online documentation.

Skills

ELA teaching

Self-starter

Solution-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Master’s in ELA education or teaching certification in ELA

Job description

For the past 15 years, TEACH has been supporting students 1-on-1 and in small group settings with exceptional academic, test prep, and enrichment lessons. Our strong connections to local schools and non-profit organizations offer unique opportunities for tutors to be classroom instructors in addition to providing local families with 1-on-1 support. At TEACH we believe tutoring can be a bridge that helps make content more accessible for all students.

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic educators who are ready to dismantle educational barriers that students and families face and open up educational opportunities through tutoring.

This is a part-time hourly position, working with an average of 4 students in person during small group pullout instruction or after school instruction working with up to 8 students.

• Commitment: The commitment is between 6 to 12 hours per week. The instructor would need to be available anytime from 9am-4pm: Monday-Thursday. Exact schedule would be provided in advance.
• Locations include: South Jersey and thePhiladelphia Metropolitan Area including, but not limited to, West Philadelphia, Olney, Northeast Philly, and Hunting Park. Tutors must be open to traveling on-site to this area.
• Start date: September or October 2026

Tutor Responsibilities

• Prepare rigorous and engaging lessons and materials based on student assessment data and other feedback to meet students’ needs
• Grade monthly assessments
• Use evidence based best practices to support student growth
• Connect with students from diverse backgrounds and educational experiences to maximize their academic potential and to help them achieve their goals
• Collaborate with a TEACH Program Manager to grow as an instructor and check in on student progress
• Attend monthly virtual professional development with TEACH
• Submit time-sensitive information using our database and other online documentation

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• 2 years of experience teaching relevant grade ELA in a small group or classroom setting
• Interest in tutoring with TEACH for 1+ years
• Available to travel locally in the Greater Philadelphia Area for in-person lessons
• Ability to complete federal and PA/NJ state background checks and clearances

• A self starter with a solution-oriented mindset
• Lives in PA or NJ

Preferred Qualifications

• A masters in ELA education and/or teaching certification in ELA
• 5+ years of experience teaching ELA in a small group, or classroom setting
• Understanding of student-centered learning practices and high impact tutoring
• Test Prep (SAT and/or ACT) experience

Compensation

$40 per hour plus weekly paid prep

About TEACH

Founded in 2011 and home-grown in Philly, TEACH offers exceptional tutoring and educational programming K-College. TEACH’s tutoring approach starts with building strong relationships to promote both academic and social-emotional development through creative, engaging lessons. In a typical academic year, we serve upward of 1600 students through classes and 1-on-1 tutoring, and coordinate partnership programs with 20+ local schools, charter networks, or nonprofits. The majority of our partnerships extend over multiple years and grant cycles. Our team believes that education can be a powerful experience that disrupts the systemic inequities that students, families, and communities face in the Greater Philadelphia area. We strive to increase educational opportunities for students by offering programming at no cost to families through grants with external partners, internal TEACH scholarships, and our Get 1, Give 1 initiative for 1-on-1 lessons. To learn more about TEACH, please visit our website: teacheachstudent.com