Middle School Math Tutor

SmartStart Education, LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

SmartStart Education, LLC is seeking a middle school math tutor to work with small groups of 1–4 students in Lafayette, LA. The role runs Mondays through Thursdays, from 8:50 am to 2:30 pm, starting December 1, 2026 and ending March 25, 2027.

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and at least one year of teaching or tutoring experience, with strong math mastery and a passion for helping urban students succeed. E-Verify and equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is mandatory.
• At least 1 year in teaching or tutoring.
• Mastery of middle school math concepts and skills.
• Understanding of urban student challenges and disparities.

Responsibilities

• Lead small groups of 1–4 students in math tutoring.
• Attend and monitor student progress daily using a personal device.
• Deliver sessions in push-in or pull-out settings.
• Maintain attendance records and report progress to appropriate staff.

Skills

Punctuality

Communication

Math mastery

Urban disparities awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

1 year teaching/tutoring experience

Job description

Middle School Math Tutor

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 through Thursdays. 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 sixth through eighth.

The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at a middle school in Lafayette, LA 70501. 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 December 1, 2026 and ends on March 25, 2027. The schedule will be 8:50 am cst through 2:30 pm cst. 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

If you believe that this position aligns with your qualifications and showcases your exceptional skills, we kindly request your confirmation regarding your ability to meet the following minimum requirements:

• 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.

If you are confident in meeting these minimal qualifications, we encourage you to proceed with your application.

SmartStart Education, LLC participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.