K-2 ELA Tutor

SmartStart Education, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

SmartStart Education, LLC is seeking an English Language Arts tutor to work with small groups of elementary students in the Bronx, NY. Groups are 1–4 students, meeting Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in school settings or pull-out sessions.

The position runs 10/14/2026 through 3/22/2027, from 8:00 am to 2:20 pm EST, with an hourly salary between $28.16 and $31.29. The role emphasizes attendance, progress monitoring, and strong communication with school staff and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field is mandatory.
• At least 1 year of teaching or tutoring experience.
• Mastery of elementary ELA concepts and skills.
• Understanding of challenges faced by urban students and communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead small groups of 1-4 elementary students for ELA tutoring.
• Attend daily, monitor progress, and record attendance.
• Flexibly tutor in classroom or pull-out settings in Bronx, NY.
• Coordinate with school staff and maintain schedules.

Skills

Effective communication

Punctuality

Commitment to student success

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 (ELA) tutor to work with small groups of elementary school students on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 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 Kindergarten - 2nd. The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at an elementary school in Bronx, NY, 10460. 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 10/14/2026 and ends on 3/22/2027. The schedule will be 8:00 am est through 2:20 pm est. Applicants are encouraged to schedule interviews as soon as possible to allow ample time to complete onboarding steps. Failure to do so may result in a position being unavailable.

Salary Range: $28.16 - $31.29 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 elementary 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.