ELA Academic Tutor - Elementary

SmartStart Education, LLC; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

SmartStart Education, LLC is hiring an Elementary School ELA Tutor to support small groups of 1–4 students from Kindergarten through 5th grade in College Park, MD. The role involves push-in and pull-out sessions to strengthen core literacy skills.

Tasks include taking daily attendance, monitoring progress on a personal device, and delivering sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The program runs Oct 6, 2026 to Feb 10, 2027 with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is mandatory.
• At least 1 year of teaching or tutoring experience.
• Mastery of elementary ELA concepts and skills.
• Understanding of challenges faced by urban students and communities.
• Genuine passion and commitment to student success.
• Exemplary punctuality and timely attendance.
• Effective communication with students, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Ability to commute to the designated location.
• Ability to navigate a school environment throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Take daily attendance and monitor student progress using a personal device.
• Tutor small groups of 1–4 students in ELA across Kindergarten–5th grade.
• Work in classrooms (push-in) or outside the classroom (pull-out) as needed.
• Attend and contribute within the 8:30 AM–2:30 PM schedule on designated days (Tue/Wed/Thu).

Skills

Teaching

Punctuality

Communication

Urban education

Attendance

Commuting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: College Park, MD

Job Id:2627038-JPM-PBE

# of Openings:2

Elementary School ELA Tutor

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 ELA tutor to work with small groups of Elementary school students on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Each small group consists of 1-4 students. Each group consists of students who have been identified as those who are struggling with fundamental ELA skills. Students are from all grade levels, including Kindergarten through 5th grade. The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at an elementary school in College Park, MD. Groups will take place within the classroom (push-in services) or outside of the classroom (pull-out services). Tutors should be flexible and comfortable with both 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 October 6th, 2026 and ends on February 10th, 2027. The schedule will be 8:30 AM through 2:30 PM. Salary Range: $28.16 - $31.29 per hour.

Qualifications:

If you believe that this position aligns with your qualifications and showcases your exceptional skills, we kindly request your confirmation regarding your ability to meet the following minimum requirements:

• 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 elementary school ELA 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 school environment, including walking through hallways, classrooms, and stairways throughout the workday.

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