Math and ELA Tutors

SmartStart Education; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 25,479 - 43,471; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization seeks Math and ELA Tutors to assist elementary and middle school students in Gary, Indiana. This role involves working with small groups of students who are struggling with ELA and Math skills. Tutors must have a bachelor's degree and ideally at least one year of teaching or tutoring experience. The position offers compensation ranging from $138.10 to $235.62 per day, with services expected to align with standard school hours.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree is mandatory.
• At least one year of teaching or tutoring experience is required.
• Understanding urban education challenges is essential.
• Mastery in ELA and Math concepts is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students in ELA and Math.
• Take daily attendance and monitor student progress.
• Provide both push-in and pull-out tutoring services.

Skills

Teaching or tutoring experience

Proficient communication skills

Understanding of urban education challenges

Mastery of ELA and Math concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Math and ELA Tutors

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 of Math and ELA tutors to work with small groups of elementary and middle school students several times throughout the week. Each small group consists of 1-4 students who have been identified as struggling with fundamental ELA and Math skills. Students are from all grade levels, including 4th through 8th Grade. The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at elementary and middle schools in Gary, Indiana. 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

Schedules and times to be confirmed in the coming weeks. Services scheduled during standard school hours. 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: $138.10 to $235.62 per day

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field is mandatory. 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.
• Comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by urban students, schools, and communities, encompassing racial disparity, socio-economic disparity, and cultural disparity.
• Mastery of elementary and middle school ELA and/or Math concepts and skills, substantiating proficiency in the subject matter.
• 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.

Compensation details: $138.10-235.62 per day.