High School ELA Tutor (Saturdays)

Are you passionate about helping students strengthen their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills? Do you want to make a meaningful impact on high school students preparing for academic success? If so, Toolkit Tutors wants to hear from you!

About Us

Toolkit Tutors is a high-impact tutoring company dedicated to helping students master academic content while developing the study skills they need for long-term success. We provide in-person, small-group tutoring for NYC public schools, supporting students in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Social Studies.

The Job

We are looking for an ELA tutor to work in-person with high school students in small groups (1-4 students per group) at a high school in Queens. Students need support in reading comprehension, analytical writing, and exam preparation. Our tutoring model emphasizes structured, skill-building instruction to help students improve both academically and in their ability to study effectively.

Tutors will work in person on Saturdays from March 8 to June 14, 2025, providing 4 hours of instruction per day at a rate of $35/hour.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, structured ELA instruction in small-group settings.
• Support students in core literacy skills, including reading comprehension, essay writing, textual analysis, and argument development.
• Integrate study skills strategies (e.g., annotating texts, organizing essays, managing time during writing assignments) into sessions.
• Take daily attendance using a personal device (mobile phone) or a school-issued laptop.
• Communicate professionally with school staff and Toolkit Tutors leadership.

We are looking for tutors who meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (completed, or close to completion showing strong academic performance).
• At least one year of experience teaching or tutoring in a school or educational setting.
• Experience working with urban school communities and an understanding of the challenges students face.
• Strong content knowledge in ELA, including reading comprehension, literary analysis, and structured writing.
• Punctual, reliable, and committed to student success.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage students effectively.
• Ability to commute to the school location in Queens.
• DOE fingerprint clearance strongly preferred.

• Pay Rate of $35 per hour
• Paid sick leave
• Paid training and PD opportunities