Elementary School ELA Tutor

SmartStart Education, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

SmartStart Education, LLC seeks an Elementary School ELA Tutor to work with small groups of 1–4 students in Brooklyn, NY. The tutor will join groups of students from grades 3–5, offering pull-in or push-out services.

The position runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 7:40 a.m.–3:40 p.m., from 9/15/2026 to 4/20/2027, with attendance tracking and progress monitoring using a personal device. Pay ranges from $28.16 to $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.

Responsibilities

• Take daily attendance and monitor student progress using a personal device.
• Lead small groups of 1–4 students in ELA tutoring in Brooklyn, NY.

Skills

Teaching experience

ELA knowledge

Urban education awareness

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 English Language Arts 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 grades 3-5.

The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. 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 4/20/2027. The schedule will be 7:40 a.m. through 3:40 p.m. 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 - $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.

If you are confident in meeting these minimal qualifications, we encourage you to proceed with your application.

SmartStart Education, LLC participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.