High School ELA Tutor

SmartStart Education, LLC; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartStart Education, LLC seeks a High School ELA Tutor to work with small groups of 1-4 students at an urban school in Beltsville, MD. Sessions occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with push-in or pull-out formats for 9th–12th graders.

Begin 10/1/26 and end 5/20/27, from 7:30 am to 2:15 pm daily. Requires a bachelor's degree and at least one year of teaching or tutoring experience, with strong ELA knowledge and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is mandatory.
• At least 1 year teaching or tutoring experience.
• Strong high school ELA content knowledge.
• Understanding of urban student challenges.
• Punctual and reliable attendance.
• Strong communication with students and staff.
• Ability to commute to Beltsville, MD.
• Comfort navigating school environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead small groups of 1-4 students.
• Attend daily sessions 7:30 am to 2:15 pm.
• Take attendance and monitor progress using a mobile device.
• Deliver push-in and pull-out tutoring in classrooms or other areas.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Teaching experience

ELA proficiency

Punctuality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

High 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 high school students on Mondays, 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 9th through 12th grade.

The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at an elementary school in Beltsville, MD. 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 10/1/26 and ends on 5/20/27. The schedule will be 7:30 am through 2:15 pm.

Salary Range: $29.11 hourly to $32.24 hourly

Qualifications

If you believe that this position aligns with your qualifications and showcases your exceptional skills, we kindly request your confirmation regarding your ability to meet the following minimum requirements:

• 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 high 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.