Student Support Teacher

Heritage Oak Private Education; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus

Same-day pay

Supportive school community

Professional development

Job summary

Spring Education Group is seeking a dedicated part-time Student Support Tutor for Paragon Prep (K–3) to provide individualized and small-group academic support focused on reading and math.

The role emphasizes warm, patient teaching, creativity, and collaboration with the Lead K–3 Tutor. In-person work at the Austin, TX campus is required and prior experience with early elementary students is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three or more years of experience working with children preferred.
• Two or more years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring in reading and math for K–3 students.
• Work closely with the Lead K–3 Tutor to plan and implement targeted interventions.
• Support foundational literacy skills including phonics, phonemic awareness, reading fluency, and writing.
• Reinforce foundational math skills including number sense, computation, problem-solving, and reasoning.
• Adapt instruction to students’ individual learning needs and goals.
• Create a positive, encouraging environment that builds confidence and independence.
• Monitor and document student progress and communicate observations to supervising teacher.
• Use hands-on activities and educational games to make learning engaging.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure consistent learning goals.

Skills

Reading tutoring

Math tutoring

Small-group instruction

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Three or more years of experience with children

Two+ years of teaching experience

Job description

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

Student Support Teacher – Paragon Prep

Paragon Prep has delivered a rigorous and nurturing environment to students PK-8th grade since 1997. Graduates are ready for the honors program of any high school and participate in athletics, academic competitions, robotics, and community service projects. Paragon delivers a first-rate education in a small setting for students who are excited about learning. Beyond mastering the most challenging curriculum in the area and the opportunity to earn up to five high school credits, students at Paragon Prep have the chance to excel in competitive sports and explore a wide array of electives, enriching their educational journey.

What We Offer

• Employee referral bonus
• Same-day pay with Dayforce Wallet, providing flexibility to access your earnings immediately
• A supportive and collaborative school community
• Professional development and coaching opportunities

About the Role

Paragon Prep is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and compassionate part-time Student Support Tutor (Kindergarten–3rd Grade) to provide individualized and small-group academic support to students in Kindergarten through third grade, with a primary focus on reading and math. Working closely with the Lead K–3 Tutor, an experienced educator, you will help students strengthen foundational skills, overcome learning challenges, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with young learners, recognizes that every child learns differently, and brings warmth, creativity, and patience to a collaborative school environment. This role offers the opportunity to build strong student relationships and celebrate meaningful academic growth.

You will also:

• Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring in reading and math for students in Kindergarten through third grade.
• Work closely with the Lead K–3 Tutor to plan and implement targeted academic interventions and individualized learning activities.
• Support foundational literacy skills, including phonics, phonemic awareness, reading fluency, comprehension, and writing.
• Reinforce foundational math skills, including number sense, computation, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning.
• Adapt instruction to students’ individual learning needs, abilities, and academic goals.
• Create a positive, encouraging environment that builds confidence, independence, perseverance, and a growth mindset.
• Monitor and document student progress, providing feedback and communicating observations to the supervising teacher.
• Use hands-on activities, educational games, and instructional materials to make learning engaging and meaningful.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and support staff to ensure consistency in student learning and academic goals.
• Maintain an organized, welcoming learning space and participate in professional development and the school community.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three or more years of experience working with children preferred.
• Two or more years of teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with early elementary students, particularly Kindergarten through third grade, highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of foundational reading and math concepts.
• Familiarity with differentiated instruction, academic interventions, and small-group instruction preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, students, and families.
• A patient, nurturing, energetic approach and enthusiasm for helping children succeed.
• Creativity and resourcefulness in making learning engaging and accessible.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability to the changing needs of students and the school community.
• Commitment to a positive, professional, and supportive learning environment.
• CPR knowledge or certification preferred.
• Ability to work in person at the school campus in Austin, TX 78757.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction.

Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.