High School ELA Regents Tutor

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 2 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