ELA Tutor - High School

SmartStart Education, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

SmartStart Education, LLC seeks a focused ELA tutor for high school students in Dayton, OH. The role focuses on small groups of 1–4 students, working with juniors and seniors in a school setting, either in-class or pull-out sessions.

Sessions run Tue/Wed/Thu, 9:15 AM–4:15 PM, with attendance tracking and progress monitoring using a personal device. Start date: Nov 3, 2026; end: Apr 1, 2027. Salary: $29.11–$32.34 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is mandatory.
• At least one year of teaching or tutoring experience.
• Mastery of high school ELA concepts and skills.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by urban students and communities.
• Punctual, reliable, and able to adhere to a schedule.
• Ability to commute to Dayton, OH.
• Ability to navigate a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend and monitor daily attendance for each group.
• Track student progress using a personal device.
• Lead small groups of 1–4 students during tutoring sessions.
• Deliver push-in or pull-out services as needed.
• Collaborate with school staff to support student learning.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Teaching experience

Job description

ELA Tutor - High School

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 high school students on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 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 9th - 12th grade.

The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at a high school in Dayton, OH, 45416. 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 promptly on November 3rd, 2026 and ends on April 1, 2027. The schedule will be 9:15 AM through 4:15 PM.

Salary Range: $29.11 - $32.34 per hour.

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 high 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.