High School ELA Tutor

The Job

We are looking for a bilingual (English–Spanish) high school ELA tutor to work in-person with students in Queens, NYC. Students need support in reading comprehension, writing skills, and preparation for the English Regents Exam. Our tutoring model emphasizes structured, skill-building instruction to help students improve both academically and in their confidence using English in academic settings.

Tutors will work approximately 18 hours per week, across 3 days, from 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, providing in-person instruction at a Queens high school.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, structured ELA instruction in small-group settings.
• Support students in key literacy skills such as reading comprehension, essay writing, grammar, and textual analysis.
• Integrate study and language acquisition strategies (e.g., organizing written responses, annotating texts, using context clues) into lessons.
• Take daily attendance using a personal device (mobile phone) or a school-issued laptop.
• Communicate professionally with school staff and Toolkit Tutors leadership.

Requirements

• 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 high school ELA
• 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.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $32/hr
• Paid sick leave
• Paid training & PD opportunities
• Employee 401(k) plan with employer match