Elementary and Middle School ELA Tutor

SmartStart Education, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

SmartStart Education, LLC is seeking an Elementary and Middle School ELA Tutor in Columbus, Ohio. You will work with small groups of 1–4 students in both push-in and pull-out settings, focusing on foundational ELA skills and progress monitoring.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, at least 1 year of teaching or tutoring experience, and a strong commitment to supporting urban students. Expect attendance tracking and regular progress updates within a school environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field is mandatory; applications with anticipated graduation dates will not be considered.
• At least 1 year of teaching or tutoring experience in school or educational settings.
• Mastery of elementary or middle school ELA concepts and skills.
• Understanding of challenges faced by urban students, schools, and communities including racial/socio-economic disparities.
• Genuine passion and commitment to student success.
• Punctuality and adherence to schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead small groups of 1–4 students in ELA for elementary or middle school levels.
• Take daily attendance and monitor student progress using a personal device.
• Work in push-in (in-class) or pull-out (outside classroom) settings.
• Coordinate and manage group sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Skills

Teaching experience

ELA mastery

Communication skills

Punctuality

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Elementary and Middle 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 small group ELA tutors to work with small groups of elementary or middle 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 for elementary and 6th - 8th for middle school.

The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at a K - 8 school in Columbus, Ohio. 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 11/4/2026 and ends on 3/11/2027. The schedule will be 8:30 AM through 3:30 PM.

Salary Range: $28.16 to $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 elementary or middle 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.