Elementary/Middle Math & ELA Tutor

SmartStart Education, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartStart Education, LLC is seeking a dedicated tutor to support small groups of elementary and middle school students in math and English Language Arts at Dayton schools.

The groups are 1–4 students, spanning Kindergarten through 8th grade, with both push-in and pull-out settings. You will track attendance and progress using a personal device and join a focused, urban education initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is mandatory.
• At least one year of teaching or tutoring experience.
• Mastery of elementary or middle school math and ELA concepts.
• Comfort with urban student challenges and commitment to student success.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance.
• Ability to commute to the Dayton, OH location.

Responsibilities

• Lead small groups (1–4 students) in math and ELA tutoring.
• Tutor groups Tue, Wed and Thu in Dayton, OH schools.
• Take daily attendance and monitor student progress using a personal device.
• Support both push-in and pull-out tutoring settings in classrooms.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Punctuality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 Math and English Language Arts tutor 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 math & ELA skills. Students are from all grade levels, including Kindergarten through 5th grade, and 6th grade through 8th grade.

The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at an elementary or middle 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).

The tutoring position begins promptly on 10/20/2026 and ends on 2/04/2027. The schedule will be 9:00 am est through 4:00 pm est.

Salary Range: $28.16 - $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 math and 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.