After-School Academic Tutor (K-8)

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and experienced Group Tutor to join our team at a single, dedicated school site. In this role, you will provide vital academic support to elementary and middle school students (grades K-8) in an engaging, in-person group setting.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about youth education, skilled at managing diverse group dynamics, and committed to helping students build confidence and academic strength in a collaborative, after-school environment.

Schedule & Logistics

• Hours: After-school hours (potentially 3 to 3.5 hours per day).
• Commitment: 3 to 4 days per week (final schedule TBD).
• Start Date: Likely beginning in September.
• Location: Single, dedicated school site (final school assignment TBD).

Key Responsibilities

• Group Instruction: Deliver high-quality academic tutoring and enrichment to small groups of elementary and/or middle school students (grades K-8).
• Curriculum Delivery: Implement age-appropriate lessons and activities that reinforce core subjects (reading, writing, and mathematics) tailored to respective grade levels.
• Group Management: Maintain a positive, organized, and encouraging classroom environment that keeps both young learners and adolescents focused and motivated.
• Progress Tracking: Monitor student progress, adapt instruction to meet group learning needs, and provide constructive feedback.
• On-Site Collaboration: Work closely with school-site coordinators and classroom teachers to align tutoring efforts with current school curriculum.

Educational Background

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, or a closely related field (Required).
• Preferred Education: Current teaching credential or active enrollment in a teacher preparation program is a strong plus.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing academic tutoring, teaching, or similar instructional support (specifically working with elementary and/or middle school-aged youth in group environments).
• Delivery Mode: Must be available to work strictly in-person at our designated school site.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to connect naturally with children, teenagers, parents, and school staff.

Job requirements

• Must clear FBI-DOJ background check that is taken in-person
• Negative TB Test Result
• Previous tutoring/teaching experience highly preferred
• Ability to make learning fun and interactive, with the focus of the tutoring often determined by student questions and comments
• Comfortable working in a classroom setting