Communication Skills, DOE Clearance, English Language, Language Teaching, Leadership, Mobile Devices, Problem Solving Skills, Secondary School, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
The Job
We are seeking a talented High School ELA tutor to provide in-person support to students at a Queens NYCDOE school. This role focuses on helping students build strong foundational skills, improve problem-solving, and prepare for exams through structured, skill-based instruction.
Tutors will work approximately 6 hours per day, over 3 days each week, on-site at the school during school hours. This is a W2 position that pays between $32 and $35 per hour, based on applicant experience (roughly equivalent to $37 - $40 per hour as a 1099 role once payroll taxes, paid sick time, and retirement match are factored in).
Responsibilities
- Provide structured, engaging High School ELA instruction to small groups of students using Toolkit Tutors or school-provided curriculum
- Review student baseline data to tailor instruction to students’ individual needs
- Help students deploy effective study skills, including personal organization, problem-solving strategies, and review techniques
- Take daily attendance and tutoring notes using a personal mobile device
- Communicate professionally with school staff and Toolkit Tutors leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, completed (or near completion) with strong academic performance
- At least one year of experience teaching or tutoring in a school setting
- Strong knowledge of High School ELA
- Experience working in urban school communities and an understanding of common student challenges
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to student growth
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage students
- Ability to commute to the school site in Queens
- DOE fingerprint clearance strongly preferred
Benefits
- Hourly pay rate between $32 to $35 (W2 employee), paid weekly (comparable to approximately $37-$40/hr as a 1099 role when taxes, paid sick leave, and retirement benefits are considered)
- Paid sick leave
- Paid training and professional development
- All curriculum and materials provided
- Employee 401(k) plan with 50% employer match (up to 5% of wages)