About the Role
Provide in-person support to students at a Queens NYCDOE school, focusing on building foundational ELA skills, improving problem-solving, and exam preparation through structured, skill-based instruction.
Responsibilities
- Provide structured, engaging Elementary 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 Elementary 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.
Skills
- Elementary ELA instruction
- Study skills
- Personal organization
- Problem-solving strategies
- Communication
Location
- Queens, NY
Work Type
- On-site
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1+ year of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $32 - $35 per hour
Benefits
- Paid sick leave
- Paid training and professional development
- All curriculum and materials provided
- Employee 401(k) plan with 50% employer match
About the Company
- Toolkit Tutors provides in-person support to students.
