K–1 Academic Tutor (After School) – Silver Spring, MD 20910

BBA Afterschool Inc; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 11,021,000 - 19,286,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time on-site

Afternoon sessions

Curriculum and materials provided

Job summary

BBA Afterschool Inc. is seeking patient K–1 Academic Tutors to support Kindergarten and 1st-grade students in Silver Spring, MD.

This part-time, after-school role features 1.5-hour sessions, $45 per session ($30 per hour), Monday through Friday, in-person at Silver Spring location. No weekends and no lesson planning required; curriculum and materials are provided.

Qualifications

• Patience and dependability in working with K–1 students.
• Ability to communicate with parents and school staff.
• Comfort with following a structured curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging academic support to Kindergarten and 1st-grade students.
• Reinforce reading, writing, and math concepts.
• Use age-appropriate activities to make learning fun.

Skills

Patience

Dependable

Strong communication

Classroom management

Reading tutoring

Math tutoring

Reading comprehension

Education

Education major

Experience tutoring/with young children

Background check

Job description

Company: BBA Afterschool Inc.

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland (Montgomery County)

BBA Afterschool Inc. is hiring patient, enthusiastic, and dependable K–1 Academic Tutors to provide engaging academic support for Kindergarten and 1st-grade students in Silver Spring, MD.

This position is focused on helping young learners strengthen their foundational academic skills through fun, age-appropriate activities and personalized support. Tutors will work with students in a supportive after-school environment and help build confidence, classroom skills, and a positive attitude toward learning.

Position Details

• Part-time, after-school position
• Afternoon after-school hours
• 1.5-hour sessions
• $45 per session ($30 per hour)
• Monday through Friday
• No weekends
• No lesson planning required
• Curriculum and materials provided
• In-person position in Silver Spring

Program Focus

Tutors will support K–1 students with foundational academic skills, including:

Reading & Language Arts

• Letter and sound recognition
• Phonics and early reading
• Sight words
• Vocabulary development
• Reading fluency
• Basic reading comprehension
• Early writing and language skills

Math

• Number recognition and counting
• Number sense
• Addition and subtraction
• Patterns and sequencing
• Shapes and measurement
• Comparing numbers and quantities
• Basic problem-solving

Learning & Study Skills

• Following directions
• Classroom routines
• Focus and participation
• Confidence-building
• Independent learning habits

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging academic support to Kindergarten and 1st-grade students
• Reinforce foundational reading, writing, and math concepts
• Use age-appropriate activities to make learning fun and engaging
• Provide individual and small-group support
• Encourage student participation and confidence
• Follow BBA's structured curriculum and activities
• Maintain a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment
• Communicate professionally with school staff and BBA leadership

Ideal Candidates

This position is a great fit for:

• Elementary school teachers
• Academic tutors
• Reading or math tutors
• Teacher assistants
• Early childhood educators
• Education majors
• Substitute teachers
• Camp counselors
• College students and recent graduates
• Anyone passionate about helping young children learn

Qualifications

• Experience tutoring or working with young children preferred
• Education, tutoring, reading, math, or child-development experience is a plus
• Comfortable working with Kindergarten and 1st-grade students
• Patient, encouraging, and dependable
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable transportation to the program location
• Must successfully complete the required background check process

Job Type

• Part-time
• Contract
• Seasonal
• In-person

Join BBA Afterschool and help young learners build the academic foundation, confidence, and skills they need to succeed in school.

We look forward to hearing from you!