ELA & Speech & Debate Tutor | After-School Impact

Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE); Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

One hour of sick and one hour of PTO

Commuter Benefit

Retirement Plan, with matching

Professional Development

Job summary

YPIE Jersey City is seeking a part-time certified English Language Arts teacher to support high school students after school, with duties in remediation, homework help, and leading YPIE Jersey City’s Speech and Debate Major.

The role is based in Jersey City, NJ, from 3-6 PM Monday through Thursday plus planning time, totaling up to 16 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $40. Evening and weekend appearances may be required for competitions; bilingual abilities are valued.

Qualifications

• Must hold a teaching certification or eligibility with secondary ELA focus.
• Experience teaching, tutoring, or providing academic intervention to high school ELA.
• Strong knowledge of reading, writing, and literacy instruction.
• Commitment to ensuring equity for a diverse population of students.
• Proven organizational and program-tracking skills.

Responsibilities

• Afterschool instruction from 3-6 PM (up to 16 hours weekly).
• Plan and deliver targeted ELA remediation and tutoring.
• Lead YPIE Jersey City’s Speech and Debate Major and coordinate competitions.
• Monitor student progress, maintain records, and adjust instruction as needed.

Skills

Teaching certification

ELA certification

High school ELA

Education

Teaching certification or eligibility

Secondary ELA certification

Job description

YPIE Jersey City is seeking a part-time certified English Language Arts teacher to support high school students after school, with duties in remediation, homework help, and leading YPIE Jersey City’s Speech and Debate Major.

The role is based in Jersey City, NJ, from 3-6 PM Monday through Thursday plus planning time, totaling up to 16 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $40. Evening and weekend appearances may be required for competitions; bilingual abilities are valued.