Early Literacy & Math Tutor (PreK–2)

Tip-Top Brain; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tip-Top Brain is seeking a warm, reliable PreK-2 Teacher/Tutor to support early literacy, reading, writing, math, and foundational skills. This role may include private tutoring, small-group instruction, homework support, and enrichment for PreK through 2nd grade, with a patient, creative, organized approach to learning.

You will help students build confidence, maintain routines, and track progress while supporting social-emotional growth. Availability after-school and Saturdays is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; or current enrollment in a degree program.
• Experience with PreK-2 students.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and foundational learning skills.
• Experience teaching or supporting early reading, phonics, writing, and/or math.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Warm, patient, dependable, and energetic teaching style.
• Ability to adapt instruction to different student needs, learning levels, and attention spans.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to keep accurate student progress records.
• Comfort working independently and managing multiple responsibilities.
• Availability during weekday after-school hours and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Teach early literacy and math skills: Instruct students in Math and ELA, including alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness, phonics, blending, early reading, writing, numeracy, and foundational problem-solving skills.
• Deliver engaging instruction: Use songs, stories, structured games, art, hands-on activities, visuals, and age-appropriate instructional methods to make learning engaging and meaningful for young students.
• Support private and group instruction: Work with students in one-on-one and/or small-group settings, adapting instruction based on each child’s grade level, skill level, attention span, and learning needs.
• Assess and track student progress: Monitor student understanding, assess progress regularly, keep detailed session records, and update student learning plans as needed.
• Communicate with families and staff: Maintain professional communication with parents, provide appropriate feedback on student progress, and work closely with the Center Director and teaching team.
• Create a positive learning environment: Build rapport with students, encourage participation, support social-emotional growth, and help students feel safe, valued, and motivated.
• Manage the classroom setting: Maintain a tidy, organized, and student-centered learning environment while following teaching standards, safety expectations, and center procedures.
• Support in-person and online instruction when needed: Use digital platforms such as Zoom when online lessons are scheduled, while primarily supporting students through in-person instruction.

Skills

Patience

Warmth

Structure

Energy

Adaptability

Organization

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Enrollment in education-related degree program

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Zoom

Online tutoring platforms

Job description

About the Role

Tip-Top Brain is looking for a warm, reliable, and engaging PreK-2 Teacher/Tutor to support young learners in early literacy, reading, writing, math, and foundational academic skills.

This role may include private tutoring, small-group instruction, homework support, academic skill-building, and enrichment activities for students in PreK, Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. The ideal candidate is patient, creative, organized, and confident working with young children at different developmental and academic levels.

You will help students build stronger reading and math foundations while also supporting confidence, independence, classroom routines, and social-emotional development.

What You'll Do

Teach early literacy and math skills: Instruct students in Math and ELA, including alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness, phonics, blending, early reading, writing, numeracy, and foundational problem-solving skills.

Deliver engaging instruction: Use songs, stories, structured games, art, hands-on activities, visuals, and age-appropriate instructional methods to make learning engaging and meaningful for young students.

Support private and group instruction: Work with students in one-on-one and/or small-group settings, adapting instruction based on each child’s grade level, skill level, attention span, and learning needs.

Assess and track student progress: Monitor student understanding, assess progress regularly, keep detailed session records, and update student learning plans as needed.

Communicate with families and staff: Maintain professional communication with parents, provide appropriate feedback on student progress, and work closely with the Center Director and teaching team.

Create a positive learning environment: Build rapport with students, encourage participation, support social-emotional growth, and help students feel safe, valued, and motivated.

Manage the classroom setting: Maintain a tidy, organized, and student-centered learning environment while following teaching standards, safety expectations, and center procedures.

Support in-person and online instruction when needed: Use digital platforms such as Zoom when online lessons are scheduled, while primarily supporting students through in-person instruction.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children and can bring patience, warmth, structure, and energy to each session.

The right candidate should understand that early learning is about more than completing worksheets. This role requires someone who can make foundational reading, phonics, writing, and math skills feel engaging and approachable while also supporting confidence, independence, classroom routines, and social-emotional growth.

Strong candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, Education, or a related field, or current enrollment in an education-related degree program
• Experience working with PreK, Kindergarten, 1st grade, and/or 2nd grade students
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and foundational learning skills
• Experience teaching or supporting early reading, phonics, writing, and/or math
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• A warm, patient, dependable, and energetic teaching style
• The ability to adapt instruction to different student needs, learning levels, and attention spans
• Strong organization skills and the ability to keep accurate student progress records
• Comfort working independently and managing multiple responsibilities
• Availability during weekday after-school hours and Saturdays

Preferred, but not required:

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, Education, or a related field
• Teaching certification or certification in progress
• Experience supporting students with IEPs or diverse learning needs
• Experience preparing students for Gifted & Talented assessments
• Familiarity with Zoom or online tutoring platforms
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain it

Why Work With Us

At Tip-Top Brain, you will join a thoughtful, education-focused team that values patience, creativity, structure, and genuine care for students.

This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys working with young learners, helping students build confidence, and making foundational reading and math skills feel approachable and engaging.

You will have the opportunity to support students during some of their most important early learning years while being part of a collaborative teaching team.