K-8 Academic Tutor - After-School & Saturday Sessions

Tip-Top Brain

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 55,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Tip-Top Brain in New York, NY is seeking an Elementary & Middle School Academic Instructor to support students in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies during after-school and Saturday sessions, with a mix of in-person and Zoom-based online instruction.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or current status in Education or a related field, plus proven teaching/tutoring experience with elementary and middle school students and strong subject knowledge.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or current junior/senior standing in Education, Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies, or a related field.
Proven experience teaching, tutoring, or instructing elementary and/or middle school students.
Strong knowledge in one or more academic subjects, including ELA, Math, Science, and/or Social Studies.
The ability to explain concepts clearly and check for student understanding.
Strong classroom management, organization, and communication skills.
A warm, patient, dependable, and student-centered teaching style.
The ability to work independently, multitask, and manage multiple student needs.
Availability during weekday after-school hours and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

Teach and support academic subjects: Instruct students in one or more subject areas, including ELA, Math, Science, and/or Social Studies, using grade-appropriate instruction aligned with school expectations and Common Core standards where applicable.
Deliver engaging instruction: Create and deliver interactive lessons, tutoring sessions, and academic activities that support each student’s needs and help make learning clear, meaningful, and engaging.
Assess and track student progress: Monitor student understanding, assess progress regularly, and keep detailed student progress records using Tip-Top Brain’s forms and systems.
Communicate with families and staff: Maintain professional communication with parents, provide timely feedback on student progress, and work closely with the Center Director and teaching team to support student goals.
Adapt to different learners: Adjust communication, pacing, explanations, and instructional methods based on each student’s skill level, confidence, learning style, and academic needs.
Support in-person and online instruction when needed: Use digital platforms such as Zoom when online lessons are scheduled, while primarily supporting students through in-person instruction.
Collaborate with the team: Attend teacher team meetings when scheduled and provide academic or curriculum support to the teaching team when needed.