After School STEM Tutor

SmartStart Education, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

SmartStart Education, LLC is seeking a small group STEM tutor to support K-12 students in Dayton shelters, Monday to Thursday, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm. Tutors will lead 3-5 student groups, track attendance, and monitor progress using a mobile device. The role emphasizes urban education challenges and mitigating disparities while ensuring punctual attendance.

The position runs from Sept 15, 2026 through May 21, 2027, offering a hourly wage of $30.60–$34.00.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field is mandatory.
• At least 1 year of teaching or tutoring experience.
• Mastery of K-12 STEM concepts and skills.
• Understanding of challenges faced by urban students and communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead small groups of 3-5 students (K-12) in STEM tutoring.
• Take daily attendance and monitor student progress.
• Work at local shelter in Dayton, Dayton area.
• Attend schedule: Mon–Thu, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm.
• Ensure punctual attendance and effective communication.

Skills

Teaching experience

K-12 STEM

Punctuality

Communication skills

Shelter environment navigation

Attendance tracking

Urban education understanding

Commute to location

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About this position

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!

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.

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

• 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 stairs throughout the workday.

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

Salary Information

$30.6 - $34Hourly Wage