In-Person 4th Grade Reading & Math Tutor

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

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.