In-Person Tutor: Detroit

Braintrust Tutors Inc.; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

Braintrust Tutors, a mission-driven education partner, seeks ESL/ELL Michigan certified tutors for in-person reading and math support in Detroit Public Schools. Roles are part-time contractor engagements (1099) with school-day hours and 60 USD per hour, prorated by session.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree in Education and Michigan ESL certification, with at least 5 years' K-12 classroom experience. Comfort with technology and reliable transportation are preferred.

Qualifications

• Reading instruction experience using structured scope and sequence
• Math instruction experience building number sense and procedural fluency
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Reliable, punctual, and professional for all sessions
• Ability to work with school staff and teachers to support student growth
• Proficiency with required technology and devices for instruction
• Commitment to literacy and closing opportunity gaps

Responsibilities

• Provide small-group reading and math tutoring to students developing literacy skills
• Implement intervention programs and use materials with fidelity
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and academic performance
• Collaborate with Operations team and school staff to support student growth
• Foster a supportive classroom environment that promotes focus and confidence
• Follow school procedures and maintain a professional presence
• Use assessments and progress monitoring tools to guide instruction
• Manage time to complete planned instructional activities

Skills

Reading instruction

Math instruction

Classroom management

Communication skills

Reliability

Technology readiness

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

ESL/ELL Michigan Teaching certification

K-12 teaching experience

Job description

Braintrust Tutors is a mission-driven organization committed to accelerating learning for the students who need it most. We partner with districts across the country to deliver high-impact, Science-of-Reading aligned literacy and math interventions that measurably change student trajectories. Our tutors are certified, trained educators who believe in the power of evidence-based instruction and personalized support. When you tutor with Braintrust Tutors, you join a community that values your expertise, equips you with turnkey technology, and surrounds you with coaching, collaboration, and a shared purpose: ensuring every child gets the chance to become a confident, successful learner. Educators choose Braintrust Tutors because their work here is felt immediately, supported consistently, and celebrated always.

About the Role:

We have an opportunity for a Reading and Math tutor. You will be able to become an expert tutor in both.

As a Reading Tutor at Braintrust Tutors, you will work with students in a school setting to strengthen their reading comprehension, fluency, and critical thinking skills. Using our structured intervention programs and materials, you will deliver consistent, high-impact tutoring that meets each student where they are.

As a Math Tutor at Braintrust Tutors, you will work with students to strengthen their mathematical reasoning, number sense, and problem-solving strategies. You will provide engaging, consistent lessons using Braintrust Tutors curriculum and materials, helping students build foundational math skills and confidence.

As an in-person tutor, our priority will be to match you with those engagements. However, you may be considered for additional online roles if you would like to fill-in your schedule with us.

Opportunity Details:

• Seeking dedicated ESL/ELL Michigan Certified Math and Reading educators for in-person support within Detroit Public Schools
• Employment Type: This is a part-time contractor 1099 role

Our typical schedule and availability requirements vary by engagement, but here are some general guidelines. More specifics will be shared during the selection process:

• 12-14 weeks
• Opportunities in the Fall (Sep to Dec) and Spring (Jan to May) semesters
• School-day hours
• 3/4 days per week // 45-minute sessions
• Pay Rate: $60/hour, prorated by session

To be considered, interested applicants must be available for the entire schedule.

What You Will Do:

• Provide small-group reading and math tutoring to students developing literacy skills
• Implement Braintrust Tutors intervention programs as designed, using all materials with fidelity
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and academic performance
• Collaborate with the Braintrust Tutors Operations team and school staff to support student growth
• Foster a supportive and engaging classroom environment that promotes focus and confidence
• Follow school-site procedures and policies while maintaining a professional and dependable presence
• Use the provided assessments and progress monitoring tools for understanding to guide instruction
• Manage time effectively during sessions to complete all planned instructional activities

What You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field
• ESL/ELL Michigan Teaching certification
• Active/expired teaching license or at least 5 years of experience working with K-12 students in an educational environment
• (READING) Experience with reading instruction that includes morphology-based word study, vocabulary development, reading comprehension strategies, and writing skills covering grammar, syntax, and multi-paragraph composition using a structured scope and sequence.
• (MATH) Knowledge of math instruction that builds number sense, procedural fluency, and problem-solving skills, with a scope and sequence ranging from counting to multi-digit arithmetic, including decimals and fractions.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Comfort collaborating with teachers and staff
• Punctuality, professionalism, and reliability for all scheduled sessions
• Reliable transportation and/or appropriate technology for instruction
• A laptop with Windows or macOS that uses either Chrome/Edge Chrome 115+ (recommended), Firefox 115+ or Safari 16+. iPads are also acceptable with iOS 17 or greater with an external keyboard
• Passion for literacy and closing opportunity gaps

Next Steps!

For in-person engagements, if you comply with our requirements, we will invite you to complete a one-way video interview via Spark Hire. After a successful review, you will be invited to join us for a live 30-minute interview with a recruiter before beginning your onboarding.

Braintrust Tutors has a multi-step onboarding process requiring approximately 4–5 hours to complete. You will create a Braintrust Learning Center account, complete self-paced policy and curriculum modules for your chosen subject areas (Math, Foundational Reading, and/or Advanced Reading), set up your platform profile with required documents, submit to a background check and fingerprinting (if applicable to your assigned district), attend live Zoom curriculum practice sessions, submit teaching demonstration recordings, and apply to positions. Once matched, you will complete platform orientation and attend a Launch Call before beginning sessions. All resources are housed in the Braintrust Learning Center.

Braintrust Tutors is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and celebrates diversity.