ELA Tutor; Bilingual

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 Smart Start Education is right for you!

Smart Start Education seeks a small group ELA tutor to work
with small groups of middle school students on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
. Each small group consists of 1-4 students. Each group consists of students who have been identified as students who are struggling with fundamental ELA skills. Students are from all grade levels, including
6th through 8th
.

The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at a middle school in
Manhattan, NY
. 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).

The tutoring position begins promptly on December 9, 2025 and ends on April 17, 2026. The schedule will be 8am through 2:20pm.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: $184.27 to $202.69 per day

• 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.
• 
  • Bilingual Spanish Proficiency is HIGHLY preferred.
• Demonstrated experience of at least one year in teaching or tutoring, either within a school environment or another educational setting.
• Comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by urban students, schools, and communities, encompassing racial disparity, socio-economic disparity, and cultural disparity.
• Mastery of middle school ELA concepts and skills, substantiating proficiency in the subject matter.
• 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.

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