After School STEM Tutor

SmartStart Education, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

SmartStart Education, LLC is hiring a small group STEM tutor to work with K-12 students in Dayton shelters. The role runs Monday through Thursday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, guiding groups of 3–5 learners who struggle with core STEM skills.

We value a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of teaching or tutoring experience, plus comfort working in shelter environments. Attendance tracking and progress monitoring will be done via a mobile device, ensuring timely updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field is mandatory.
• At least 1 year of teaching or tutoring experience in school or educational settings.
• Solid grasp of K-12 STEM concepts and skills.
• Understanding of challenges faced by urban students and communities.
• Demonstrated passion, reliability, and punctuality.
• Strong communication with students, staff, and partners.
• Ability to commute to Dayton shelter locations.
• Ability to navigate shelter environments during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Take daily attendance for each group.
• Monitor and document student progress using a mobile device.
• Tutor small groups (3–5 students) across multiple sessions per week.
• Support students in mastering fundamental STEM concepts.

Skills

Communication skills

Punctuality

STEM knowledge

Urban context awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in any field

Job description

Are you passionate about teaching and learning? Are you motivated to make a positive impact in the lives of urban, working-class youth? If yes, this position with SmartStart Education is right for you!

The Job

SmartStart Education seeks a small group STEM tutor to work with small groups of K-12th grade school students on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Each small group consists of 3-5 students. Each group consists of students who have been identified as those who are struggling with fundamental STEM skills. Students are from all grade levels, including kindergarten through 12th grade.

The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at a local shelter in Dayton, 45402, 45405, and/or 45417. Tutors should be flexible and comfortable within shelter settings. Each tutor will be given the responsibility of taking daily attendance and monitoring student progress using a personal device (mobile phone).

Job Details

The tutoring position begins promptly on September 15, 2026 and ends on May 21, 2027. The schedule will be 4:00 pm through 6:00 pm. Applicants are encouraged to schedule interviews as soon as possible to allow ample time to complete onboarding steps. Failure to do so may result in a position being unavailable.

Salary Range: $30.60/hr - $34.00/hr

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field is mandatory. ***Please note that applications with anticipated graduation dates will not be considered.
• Demonstrated experience of at least one year in teaching or tutoring, either within a school environment or another educational setting.
• Mastery of K-12 school STEM 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 shelter environment, including walking through hallways, shared rooms, and stairways throughout the workday.

SmartStart Education, LLC participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.