K-3 Reading & Math Tutor | Student Support & Growth

Paragon Prep; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus

Same-day pay with Dayforce Wallet

A supportive and collaborative school

Professional development and coaching

Job summary

Paragon Prep in Austin, TX is seeking a dedicated Student Support Tutor for Kindergarten through third grade to provide tailored reading and math support. You will work closely with the Lead K–3 Tutor to design interventions, track progress, and foster a love of learning in a warm, inclusive classroom.

The role emphasizes one-on-one and small-group instruction, literacy and numeracy foundations, and collaboration with teachers and families to support student growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three or more years of experience working with children preferred.
• Two or more years of teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with early elementary students (K–3) highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of foundational reading and math concepts.
• Familiarity with differentiated instruction and small-group instruction preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; collaborate with teachers, students, families.
• Patient, nurturing, energetic approach with enthusiasm for helping children succeed.
• Creativity and resourcefulness in making learning engaging.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing needs of students and school community.
• Commitment to a positive, professional, supportive learning environment.
• CPR knowledge or certification preferred.
• Ability to work in person at the school campus in Austin, TX 78757.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring in reading and math for K–3.
• Plan and implement targeted academic interventions with the Lead K–3 Tutor.
• Support foundational literacy skills: phonics, phonemic awareness, reading fluency, comprehension, writing.
• Reinforce foundational math: number sense, computation, problem-solving, reasoning.
• Adapt instruction to individual learning needs and goals.
• Create a positive, encouraging environment that builds confidence and growth mindset.
• Monitor and document student progress; communicate observations to supervising teacher.
• Use hands-on activities, educational games, and instructional materials to engage learning.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and support staff for consistency in goals.
• Maintain an organized, welcoming learning space and participate in professional development.

Skills

Reading

Math

Early elementary focus

Differentiated instruction

Small-group instruction

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Paragon Prep in Austin, TX is seeking a dedicated Student Support Tutor for Kindergarten through third grade to provide tailored reading and math support. You will work closely with the Lead K–3 Tutor to design interventions, track progress, and foster a love of learning in a warm, inclusive classroom.

The role emphasizes one-on-one and small-group instruction, literacy and numeracy foundations, and collaboration with teachers and families to support student growth.