High-Impact Tutor

Manhattan Charter School for the Curious Minds; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Potential for full-time roles

Job summary

Manhattan Charter School seeks dedicated tutors to provide targeted academic support for K-8 students, focusing on math and literacy. You will differentiate instruction, use data to drive lessons, and collaborate with teachers and leaders to align tutoring with classroom instruction.

The role emphasizes evidence-based interventions, a supportive learning environment, and ongoing professional development, with compensation of $20-$30 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field; teacher prep enrollment preferred.
• Experience with K-8 students, urban/charter settings welcome.
• Strong literacy and math instructional knowledge and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tutoring sessions, small-group or one-on-one, aligned with curriculum.
• Use data to tailor instruction and track progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and leaders to align tutoring with classroom instruction.
• Implement evidence-based interventions to accelerate learning.
• Maintain attendance and progress records; participate in PD.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven tutoring

Literacy instruction

Math instruction

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Current enrollment in teacher prep program

Job description

Manhattan Charter School is a high-performing charter school located on the Lower East Side in New York City. The School is committed to providing its students with the tools and support necessary for success. Since its founding in 2005 as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Manhattan Charter School (MCS) has consistently achieved high levels of success.

Our vision is to offer a high-quality, public school education that will help close the opportunity, imagination, and achievement gaps for our high-need students by empowering, inspiring, and equipping them to fulfill their potential.

Our mission is to teach our students how to learn and love doing it, how to cultivate their curious minds for the rest of their lives, and how to develop a solid foundation on which to base wise choices and build meaningful lives.

Position Overview

Manhattan Charter School seeks dedicated and results-driven high-impact Tutors to provide targeted academic support to students in need of additional learning interventions. This role focuses on accelerating student achievement in core subjects, particularly math and literacy, through structured, data-driven tutoring sessions. The ideal candidate is passionate about education, skilled at differentiating instruction, and committed to closing achievement gaps.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, small-group and/or one-on-one tutoring sessions in alignment with school curriculum and instructional best practices.
• Utilize student data to tailor instruction, track progress, and adjust lesson plans to meet individual learning needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, academic coaches, and school leadership to align tutoring strategies with classroom instruction.
• Implement evidence-based interventions to accelerate student learning.
• Foster a supportive and engaging learning environment that encourages student participation and confidence.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and outcomes.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and coaching to improve instructional effectiveness.
• Uphold the school’s core values of Curiosity, Opportunity, and Courage in all interactions with students, families, and staff.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, a related field, or current enrollment in an accredited teacher preparation program.
• Experience working with K-8 students, preferably in a charter school or urban education setting.
• Strong knowledge of literacy and/or math instruction and intervention strategies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to educational equity and belief in all students’ ability to succeed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate $20 - $30 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Potential for future full-time instructional roles within the school network.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Manhattan Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.