Math Tutor - Middle School

SmartStart Education, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

SmartStart Education, LLC seeks a dedicated Math Tutor to work with middle school students in Brooklyn, NY 11207. The role involves small groups of 1–4 students on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with sessions in classrooms or outside as needed.

The tutor will monitor attendance and student progress from 8:00 AM to 2:20 PM, starting November 2, 2026 and ending February 26, 2027. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and tutoring experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is mandatory.
• At least 1 year of teaching or tutoring experience in a school or educational setting.
• Mastery of middle school math concepts and skills.
• Understanding urban education challenges including racial and socio-economic disparities.
• Strong commitment to student success and reliability.
• Excellent punctuality and dependable attendance.
• Strong communication with students, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to commute to Brooklyn, NY 11207.
• Ability to navigate a school environment during the workday.

Responsibilities

• Provide small-group math tutoring for middle school students (grades 6–8).
• Schedule and conduct sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in Brooklyn (8:00 AM–2:20 PM).
• Groups of 1–4 students; push-in or pull-out settings.
• Take daily attendance and monitor progress using a personal device.
• Collaborate with school staff and families as needed.

Skills

Punctuality

Communication skills

Attendance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Math Tutor - Middle School

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 math tutor to work with small groups of middle 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 math skills. Students are from all grade levels, including grades 6th - 8th.

The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at a middle school in Brooklyn, NY 11207. 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 November 2nd, 2026 and ends on February 26th, 2027. The schedule will be 8:00 AM through 2:20 PM.

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:

$30.60 - $34.00 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 middle school math 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.