Junior High Math Tutor

SmartStart Education, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

SmartStart Education, LLC seeks a Junior High School Math Tutor to work with small groups of middle school students in Southwest Bronx, NY. The role runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 8:00 am to 2:20 pm EST, supporting students struggling with core math skills.

Responsibilities include taking daily attendance, monitoring progress, and providing push-in or pull-out services within classrooms or outside.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree mandatory.
• At least 1 year of teaching or tutoring experience.
• Mastery of middle school math concepts for grades 6–8.
• Understanding of urban student challenges including racial and socio-economic disparities.

Responsibilities

• Take daily attendance and monitor student progress.
• Provide tutoring to small groups of 1–4 students on math concepts.
• Utilize a mobile device to record progress and attendance.

Skills

Middle school math

Teaching experience

Punctuality

Communication skills

Urban education awareness

Attendance tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Junior High School Math 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 math 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 math skills. Students are from all grade levels, including 6th through 8th grade.

The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at a middle school in Southwest Bronx, NY 10452. 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 November 17, 2026 and ends on May 18, 2027. The schedule will be 8:00 am est through 2:20 pm est.

Salary Range: $30.60 - $34.00 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 math 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.