SEL

K-2 Phonics/Reading Tutor

SmartStart Education, LLC

place Far Rockaway, 11693

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Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

local_atm $174.83 - $192.31

K-2 Phonics/Reading Tutor

K-2 Phonics/Reading Tutor

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!

The Job:

SmartStart Education seeks a Phonics/Reading Tutor to work with small groups of elementary school students on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Each small group consists of 1-4 students who have been identified as students who are struggling with fundamental literacy skills (reading and phonics). Students are from grade levels kindergarten through 2nd.

The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at an elementary school in Rockaway Beach, 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).

Job Details:

The tutoring position begins ASAP and ends on June 12, 2026. The schedule will be 8am until 2:20pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 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: $174.83 to $192.31 per day.

Qualifications:

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:

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 literacy concepts and skills (reading and phonics), 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.
Ability to comfortably navigate a school environment, including walking through hallways, classrooms, and stairways throughout the workday.

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

Compensation details: 174.83-192.31