Literacy Tutor

East Nashville Hope Exchange; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

East Nashville Hope Exchange is seeking part‑time tutors to support literacy intervention for students in after‑school and school year programs.

Currently a 3rd or 4th year college student majoring in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or Special Education is encouraged to apply. Commitment is Monday–Thursday, with a monthly parent meeting and a background check. Transportation to tutoring sites is required.

Qualifications

• Currently a 3rd or 4th year college student majoring in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or Special Education
• Genuine passion for children’s literacy and education
• Willingness to commit to a Monday–Thursday tutoring schedule for the full school year
• Background check willingness and reliable transportation to tutoring sites

Responsibilities

• Hire 4 rising educators to support literacy intervention for students
• Deliver tutoring in one‑on‑one or small group settings
• Support students to read on or above grade level
• Attend monthly parent engagement meetings

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Punctual

Self-starter

Reliable transportation

Education

3rd or 4th year college student

Education majors (Elementary/Secondary/Special Education)

Job description

Passionate About Literacy? Become a Tutor with East Nashville Hope Exchange!

Are you a 3rd or 4th year college student studying to become an educator? We want you on our team!

East Nashville Hope Exchange is a literacy intervention program serving students during the summer and throughout the school year. We are in search of tutors for our after-school program.

Job Responsibilities

This school year, we’re looking to hire 4 rising educators to join our team and help fulfill our program’s mission to help academically vulrnerable students read on or above grade level.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• Currently a 3rd or 4th year college student majoring in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or Special Education
• A genuine passion for children’s literacy and education
• Dedicated, punctual, and reliable
• A self-starter with strong leadership qualities
• Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to connect with young learners
• Comfortable working one-on-one or in small groups with students
• Able to commit to a Monday–Thursday tutoring schedule for the full school year
• Available to attend a required parent engagement meeting once per month
• Prior tutoring, mentoring, or classroom experience a plus (not required)
• Willingness to complete a background check
• Reliable transportation to and from our tutoring site(s)

Additional Information

There are no benefits for this position.

Details

• Date Posted: September 3, 2026
• Type: Part-Time
• Job Function: Educator
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Salary Range: 18-21
• Working Hours: Monday through Thursday 3:15-5:00pm (with 2 hour paid planning Friday)