Elementary School ELA Tutor

SmartStart Education, LLC; Adelphi (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

SmartStart Education, LLC in Adelphi, MD is seeking an Elementary School ELA Tutor to work with small groups of 1-4 students (K–5) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Sessions occur in classrooms (push-in) or outside (pull-out). Daily attendance and progress are tracked via a mobile device.

The position runs 10/6/2026–3/17/2027, 7:30 AM–1:30 PM, with a pay range of $28.16–$31.29 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is mandatory.
• At least one year of teaching or tutoring experience.
• Proficiency in elementary ELA concepts and skills.
• Understanding urban student challenges and commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

• Tutor small groups of 1–4 elementary students in ELA.
• Attend and monitor student progress using a personal device.
• Work in classroom push-in or pull-out settings at the school.
• Take daily attendance and track progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Punctuality

Flexibility

Attendance tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Elementary 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 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 English Language Arts skills. Students are from all grade levels, including Kindergarten through 5th grade.

The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at an elementary school in Adelphi, Maryland. 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 10/6/2026 and ends on 3/17/2027. The schedule will be 7:30 AM through 1:30 PM. 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.

Salary Range: $28.16 - $31.29 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 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.