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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:

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.

The Job:

SmartStart Education seeks a small group ELA tutor to work with small groups of elementary school students Monday-Friday. Each small group consists of 1-4 students who have been identified as students who are struggling with fundamental ELA skills (i.e. letter and sound recognition, comprehension, writing, and vocabulary). Students are from all grade levels, including 4th and 5th grades.

Tutors will work with each group several times throughout the week at an elementary school in Glen Burnie, 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 using a personal device (mobile phone, tablet, or laptop).

Job Details:

The tutoring position begins ASAP and ends on June 19, 2024. The schedule will be 8:00 am through 2:25 pm. The schedule is set by our partnering schools and cannot be modified.

• 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 an experienced and knowledgeable 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 and Successful 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:

• 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.

• Demonstrate 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! Bring a friend and earn a $500 referral bonus!