Middle School Math Tutor

SmartStart Education, LLC; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

SmartStart Education, LLC is seeking a Middle School Math Tutor to support small groups of students in New Haven, CT.

You will work with 1–4 students in push-in or pull-out settings, Tue-Thu, 8:20 AM–2:50 PM, starting 10/6/2026 through 4/8/2027. Salary ranges from $30.60 to $34 per hour and you will track attendance and progress.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree, have at least one year of teaching or tutoring experience, and are committed to helping urban students succeed in mathematics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is mandatory.
• At least 1 year of teaching or tutoring experience.
• Mastery of middle school math concepts and skills.
• Understanding urban student challenges in diverse communities.
• Punctuality and dependability in attendance and schedule adherence.

Responsibilities

• Take daily attendance and monitor progress for each group.
• Work with groups of 1–4 students in push-in or pull-out settings.
• Deliver targeted math instruction to middle school students (grades 6–8).
• Maintain consistent communication with school staff and caregivers.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Teaching experience

Middle school math

Punctuality

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and 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 grades 6-8.

The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at an elementary school in New Haven, CT. 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 10/6/2026 and ends on 4/8/2027. The schedule will be 8:20 AM through 2:50 PM

Salary Range: $30.60 hourly to $34 hourly

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.