Job Description: High Impact Math Tutor
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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 SmartStart Education is right for you!
About Us:
So, why choose SmartStart Education? SmartStart Education, LLC is an academic solutions company led by experienced educators. We provide educational staffing solutions for grades K-12. SmartStart partners with districts and schools to provide the best education professionals to fill long-term substitute and administrative staff vacancies.
In addition, SmartStart offers comprehensive tutoring programs including in-class, face-to-face high-dosage tutoring to help struggling students close the learning gap.
SmartStart Education also offers the following:
- Growth opportunities within the company
- A culture and company built by educators
The Job:
SmartStart Education seeks a small group Math Tutor to work with small groups of elementary school students Monday-Friday. 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 skills (i.e. fact fluency, number identification, addition, subtraction). Students are from all grade levels, including K-5th grades.
The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at n elementary school in Gary, IN. 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 using a personal device (mobile phone) or a school issued laptop.
Job Details:
The tutoring position begins promptly on March 4, 2024 and ends on May 10, 2024. The schedule will be Monday-Friday, 9:30 am through 3:00 pm.
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.
Hiring Process:
As part of our hiring process, we kindly request your adherence to the following steps:
- Timely and transparently respond to the screening questions sent by the Talent Acquisition Manager, ensuring your answers accurately reflect your qualifications and suitability for the position.
- Promptly schedule an interview and demonstrate a commitment to punctuality by attending as scheduled or proactively rescheduling if necessary.
- Participate in a Zoom interview with a specialized talent acquisition coordinator who will assess your suitability for the role.
- Provide professional references, if applicable, for thorough review and verification of your qualifications and work experience.
- Responsively reply to any extended offer in a timely manner, indicating your acceptance or need for further clarification.
- Complete all onboarding tasks promptly, which may include tasks such as accessing email accounts, providing fingerprints for security purposes, uploading personal information, and completing any required training, as specified.
By meticulously following these steps in a prompt and professional manner, you will contribute to a streamlined and efficient hiring process.
Qualified Candidates:
If you believe that this position aligns with your qualifications and showcases your exceptional skills, we kindly request your confirmation regarding your ability to meet the following minimum requirements:
- 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 concepts and skills, substantiating proficiency in the subject matter.
- Display of genuine passion and unwavering commitment towards fostering the success of students.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred, although not required.
- 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.
Pay: $ 29.21/hour plus a $100 completion bonus for every month worked.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $29.21 per hour
Work setting:
- In-person
Work Location: In person