Homework Hotline Math Tutor - Eligibilty Pool

Position Title: Homework Hotline Tutor, Eligibility Pool

Location:Remote

Reports to: Senior Executive Director, Office of Academics

Bargaining Unit: DFT

Benefits Eligible:No

Remote Eligibility: This is a fully remote position

Position Summary:

The DPSCD Homework Hotline is a free after-school tutoring service available for all K-12 DPSCD students. The 2026-27 Homework Hotline team of tutors will support students remotely in the content area of Mathematics, utilizing best instructional practices in alignment with state standards and our vision for excellent instruction.

Tutors are required to commit to tutoring 6-12 hours weekly, for the 26-27 academic year. The Homework Hotline is expected to operate starting September 2026 Monday-Thursday, from 5P.M. to 8P.M. Closure dates will align with the 2026-27 Academic Calendar.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current DPSCD employee with strong working knowledge of the Michigan Mathematics Standards and shifts in the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.
• Candidates must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with either a K-5 (All Subjects), K-8 (All Subjects) endorsement or an EX endorsement in grades 6-12 Mathematics.
• Experience teaching Eureka Math and/or Connected Math with a deep knowledge of the curriculum and resources
• Ability to commit to assigned weekly tutoring hours, for academic year 2026-27.
• A quiet workspace to receive calls when scheduled to tutor.
• Headphones that are compatible with your DPSCD laptop.
• Strong technical skills in mathematics
• Desire to help others learn
• Experience teaching Eureka Math/CPM and a deep understanding of the curriculum
• Superior verbal and written communication skills; an effective listener, and presenter
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across teams within the organization
• Strong critical thinking skills, the ability to structure and solve problems, synthesize analysis into key takeaways and recommendations
• Maintain a strict level of confidentiality as it relates to handling student information
• Ability to learn quickly and synthesize information
• Effectively and efficiently use digital tools including Office 356, SharePoint, Schoology, et. al.

Essential Functions:

• Support student learning and application of mathematical concepts
• Provide instruction utilizing the curricular resources adopted by the district for mathematics (Eureka Math, CPM)
• Communicate regularly in verbal and written form
• Maintain records and documentation of service provided
• Build effective relationships with all stakeholders
• Demonstrate a commitment to antiracism, center racial equity and inclusion, and bring practical solutions to issues of equity and inclusion in schools and on the team.
• Fulfill all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Project Manager of the Office of Academics
• Submit daily hours to receive payment

Security Clearance:

Internal Applicants

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants

In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at  or detroitk
12.org/compliance.

DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions opportunities.