Junior High ELA Tutor

SmartStart Education, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

SmartStart Education, LLC seeks a Junior High English Language Arts Tutor to work with small groups of middle school students in Bronx, NY. The role involves push-in and pull-out services, attendance tracking, and progress monitoring.

The position runs January 5, 2027 to April 8, 2027, with a daily schedule from 8:30 am to 2:50 pm EST. Salary ranges from $29.11 to $32.34 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in any field.
• At least 1 year of teaching or tutoring experience.
• Strong middle school ELA knowledge and skills.
• Ability to work with urban students and communities.
• Punctual and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Tutor small groups of 1–4 students on Tue, Wed, and Thu.
• Work on-site at a Bronx, NY middle school (Morris Heights).
• Take daily attendance and monitor student progress using a mobile device.
• Support push-in and pull-out service delivery as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

ELA mastery

Communication

Punctuality

Urban education awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Junior High 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 middle 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 sixth (6th) through eighth (8th).

Job Location & Delivery

The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week on-site at a middle school in Bronx, NY, 10453 (Morris Heights area). 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 January 5, 2027 and ends on April 8, 2027. The schedule will be 8:30 am est through 2:50 pm est.

Salary Range: $29.11 - $32.34 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 middle 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.