Elementary Reading & Math Tutor – 4th Grade – $24/Hour

Tutor Doctor Northshore; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Tutor Doctor Michigan is seeking a patient, creative Elementary Reading and Math Tutor to support a 4th-grade student in Southfield. In-person sessions take place at the Southfield Public Library, twice weekly after 6:00 PM or on weekends.

The tutor will adapt instruction to ADHD and IEP needs, reinforce core reading and math skills, and document progress for families. This is a part-time, independent contractor position offering $24 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience tutoring or teaching elementary-level reading and mathematics.
• Strong understanding of foundational literacy and math instruction.
• Experience working with students who have ADHD, IEPs, or learning differences is strongly preferred.
• Ability to modify instruction based on individual learning needs.
• Patient, encouraging, reliable, and creative teaching approach.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students and families.
• Commitment to consistent scheduling and student progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction in fourth-grade reading and mathematics.
• Strengthen reading comprehension, phonics, decoding, and foundational literacy skills.
• Reinforce foundational math concepts and problem-solving strategies.
• Adapt instruction to accommodate ADHD and IEP-related learning needs.
• Incorporate interactive activities, hands-on learning, and creative teaching strategies.
• Break complex concepts into manageable steps.
• Use positive reinforcement, structured activities, and short breaks to maintain engagement.
• Build the student's academic confidence, independence, and focus.
• Communicate student progress and areas requiring additional support.
• Complete required tutoring session reports.

Skills

Tutoring experience

Reading and math instruction

ADHD/IEP supportive approach

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Student relationship building

Education

Certified teachers or retired educators

Elementary education majors or graduates

Special education professionals

Reading interventionists

Experienced elementary tutors

Job description

Elementary Reading & Math Tutor – 4th Grade – $24/Hour

Company: Tutor Doctor Michigan
Location: Southfield, MI – Southfield Public Library
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-Time, Independent Contractor
Work Location: In Person
Schedule: Twice Weekly

Job Description

Tutor Doctor Michigan is seeking a patient, creative, and dependable Elementary Reading and Math Tutor to provide individualized, in-person academic support to a fourth-grade student in Southfield, Michigan.

The student is social, enjoys music and art, and would benefit from a tutor who can make learning engaging while building foundational academic skills, confidence, and independence.

The student has ADHD, an Individualized Education Program (IEP), and is currently performing below grade level. We are looking for someone who can adapt instruction to meet the student's individual learning needs.

Schedule & Location

Location: Southfield Public Library, Southfield, MI

Sessions: Twice per week

Availability Required:

• Monday and Wednesday after 6:00 PM
• OR weekends after 11:00 AM

Applicants must be available for consistent, in-person tutoring sessions.

Tutoring Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction in fourth-grade reading and mathematics.
• Strengthen reading comprehension, phonics, decoding, and foundational literacy skills.
• Reinforce foundational math concepts and problem-solving strategies.
• Adapt instruction to accommodate ADHD and IEP-related learning needs.
• Incorporate interactive activities, hands-on learning, and creative teaching strategies.
• Break complex concepts into manageable steps.
• Use positive reinforcement, structured activities, and short breaks to maintain engagement.
• Build the student's academic confidence, independence, and focus.
• Communicate student progress and areas requiring additional support.
• Complete required tutoring session reports.

Qualifications

• Experience tutoring or teaching elementary-level reading and mathematics.
• Strong understanding of foundational literacy and math instruction.
• Experience working with students who have ADHD, IEPs, or learning differences is strongly preferred.
• Ability to modify instruction based on individual learning needs.
• Patient, encouraging, reliable, and creative teaching approach.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students and families.
• Commitment to consistent scheduling and student progress.

Preferred Backgrounds:

• Certified teachers or retired educators
• Elementary education majors or graduates
• Special education professionals
• Reading interventionists
• Experienced elementary tutors

Why Work With Tutor Doctor Michigan?

At Tutor Doctor Michigan, we believe that personalized education can make a meaningful difference in a student's academic success and self-confidence.

As a tutor, you will have the opportunity to provide individualized instruction, develop meaningful student relationships, and help learners overcome academic challenges.

Compensation: $24.00 per hour

Tutor Doctor Michigan is seeking a committed, encouraging tutor who can help this student strengthen essential reading and math skills while developing greater academic confidence.