Elementary ELA Tutor

SmartStart Education, LLC; Landover Hills (MD); On-site; USD 3,879,000 - 4,311,000; Part time

Job summary

SmartStart Education, LLC is seeking an Elementary ELA Tutor to work with small groups of 1–4 students at an urban elementary school in Landover Hills, MD 20784. The position offers both push-in and pull-out services to strengthen foundational ELA skills for 1st–5th graders.

The role runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with shifts 7:30 am–1:40 pm on Tue/Thu and 7:30 am–2:20 pm on Wed, starting 9/15/2026 and ending 2/25/2027. Pay ranges from $28.16–$31.29 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is mandatory; anticipated graduation dates not considered.
• At least one year of teaching or tutoring experience.
• Mastery of elementary school ELA concepts and skills.
• Understanding urban education disparities and challenges.
• Punctuality and reliable with clear communication.
• Ability to commute to Landover Hills, MD.

Responsibilities

• Lead small groups of 1–4 elementary students in ELA tutoring.
• Tutor groups on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
• Take daily attendance and monitor student progress using a personal device.
• Support students across 1st–5th grades with core ELA skills.
• Collaborate with school staff as needed.

Skills

Punctuality

Communication

Adaptability

Commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Teaching/tutoring experience (1+ year)

Job description

Elementary 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 1st through 5th.

The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at an elementary school in Landover Hills, MD 20784. 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 9/15/2026 and ends on 2/25/2027. The schedule will be 7:30 am est through 1:40 pm est on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 7:30 am est through 2:20 pm est on Wednesdays. Applicants are encouraged to schedule interviews as soon as possible to allow ample time to complete onboarding steps. Failure to do so may result in a position being unavailable.

Pay Range: $28.16/hr - $31.29/hr

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 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.