PreK–2 Literacy & Math Coach

Tip-Top Brain; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tip-Top Brain is seeking a warm, reliable PreK-2 Teacher/Tutor to support early literacy, reading, writing, math, and foundational skills. This role may include private tutoring, small-group instruction, homework support, and enrichment for PreK through 2nd grade, with a patient, creative, organized approach to learning.

You will help students build confidence, maintain routines, and track progress while supporting social-emotional growth. Availability after-school and Saturdays is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; or current enrollment in a degree program.
• Experience with PreK-2 students.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and foundational learning skills.
• Experience teaching or supporting early reading, phonics, writing, and/or math.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Warm, patient, dependable, and energetic teaching style.
• Ability to adapt instruction to different student needs, learning levels, and attention spans.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to keep accurate student progress records.
• Comfort working independently and managing multiple responsibilities.
• Availability during weekday after-school hours and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Teach early literacy and math skills: Instruct students in Math and ELA, including alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness, phonics, blending, early reading, writing, numeracy, and foundational problem-solving skills.
• Deliver engaging instruction: Use songs, stories, structured games, art, hands-on activities, visuals, and age-appropriate instructional methods to make learning engaging and meaningful for young students.
• Support private and group instruction: Work with students in one-on-one and/or small-group settings, adapting instruction based on each child’s grade level, skill level, attention span, and learning needs.
• Assess and track student progress: Monitor student understanding, assess progress regularly, keep detailed session records, and update student learning plans as needed.
• Communicate with families and staff: Maintain professional communication with parents, provide appropriate feedback on student progress, and work closely with the Center Director and teaching team.
• Create a positive learning environment: Build rapport with students, encourage participation, support social-emotional growth, and help students feel safe, valued, and motivated.
• Manage the classroom setting: Maintain a tidy, organized, and student-centered learning environment while following teaching standards, safety expectations, and center procedures.
• Support in-person and online instruction when needed: Use digital platforms such as Zoom when online lessons are scheduled, while primarily supporting students through in-person instruction.

Skills

Patience

Warmth

Structure

Energy

Adaptability

Organization

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Enrollment in education-related degree program

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Zoom

Online tutoring platforms

Job description

Tip-Top Brain is seeking a warm, reliable PreK-2 Teacher/Tutor to support early literacy, reading, writing, math, and foundational skills. This role may include private tutoring, small-group instruction, homework support, and enrichment for PreK through 2nd grade, with a patient, creative, organized approach to learning.

You will help students build confidence, maintain routines, and track progress while supporting social-emotional growth. Availability after-school and Saturdays is preferred.