Elementary Math & Literacy Tutors

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 Math and Literacy tutor to work with small groups of elementary school students Monday through Thursday
. Each small group consists of 1‑4 students. Each group consists of students who have been identified as students who are struggling with fundamental Math and ELA skills. Students are from all grade levels, including 3rd through 5th
.

The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at an elementary school in Indian Head, MD
. 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 January 26, 2026 and ends on April 30, 2026. The schedule will be 9:15am through 3:45pm. 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: $179.53 to $197.47 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.
• 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 elementary school Math and English Language Arts 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.