Elementary ELA After School Tutor

ELA Tutor: Architect of Literacy and Critical Expression Locations: Central Elementary (PreK-2) 2 Positions Commons Lane Elementary (PreK-2) 4 Positions Duchesne Elementary (Prek-2) 5 Positions Griffith Elementary (3-5) 2 Positions Robinwood Elementary (3-5) 1 Position Lee-Hamilton Elementary (3-5) 2 positions Status: 10-Month Academic Calendar | Part-Time Instructional Support | Non-Exempt (FLSA) Work Schedule: Part-Time, After School, Hourly (Follows the student school-day calendar; schedule to be determined by building needs) The Opportunity: Unlocking the Power of Voice and Literacy In Ferguson-Florissant, our "New Chapter" is heavily focused on academic recovery, reading growth, and closing achievement gaps.

We are seeking passionate, patient, and highly qualified ELA (English Language Arts) Tutors to join our elementary and high school campuses on a part-time basis. Depending on your placement, you will either be the foundational guide helping elementary scholars master phonics, reading fluency, and vocabulary, or the critical support system helping high school students navigate complex literature, critical analysis, and persuasive writing.

If you have a passion for books, language, and empowering students to find their voice�and you are looking for a rewarding, part-time schedule�your next chapter starts here. Salary & Compensation Hourly Salary Range: $25 per hour.

Benefits

This is a part-time position and does not include district-paid medical benefits or retirement contributions. Funding Note: This is a federally funded position (under Title program guidelines). Ongoing employment in this role is contingent upon the continued allocation and availability of these federal grant funds.

Role Summary

The Part-Time ELA Tutor provides targeted, small-group and individualized reading, writing, and language interventions to students who need extra academic support. Reporting directly to the Building Principal and working closely with classroom teachers, you will utilize district-approved literacy tools, track student progress data, and foster a positive, growth-oriented environment that builds students' confidence and communication skills.

Why You'll Succeed (Qualifications) Certified Educator (Required): Must hold and maintain an active Missouri educator certification through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) corresponding to the placement level: For Elementary Placements: Active Missouri Elementary Education Certification is required.

Educationally Prepared: Bachelor's degree in Education, English, Reading, or a closely related field (required for state certification). The Literacy Advocate: Strong conceptual understanding of literacy development, reading comprehension strategies, and the writing process. The Patient Educator: Outstanding human relations skills with a genuine sensitivity, patience, and enthusiasm for working with young learners or adolescents.

Data & Goal Driven: Highly organized individual capable of keeping basic progress-tracking records and communicating growth markers with lead classroom teachers. Cultural Responsiveness: Ability to build rapid, positive rapport with students from diverse backgrounds, fostering a classroom culture where making mistakes is celebrated as a step in learning.

Your Impact (Key Duties) For Elementary School Placements: Foundational Skill Building: Lead small-group interventions focusing on phonics, decoding, reading fluency, vocabulary, and basic reading comprehension. Confidence Coaching: Turn reading lessons into engaging, low-stress learning activities that foster a lifelong love of books and storytelling for our youngest scholars.

Universal Responsibilities: Teacher Collaboration: Meet regularly with lead ELA teachers to align your tutoring sessions directly with classroom curriculum goals and specific student intervention plans. Progress Tracking: Maintain brief, accurate logs of student attendance, participation, and comprehension mastery to help inform instructional decisions.

Positive Climate Support: Supervise and guide student behavior during tutoring sessions using the school's positive behavioral intervention guidelines. Your Leadership Partners Primary Support: Lead ELA Teachers, Building Instructional Coaches, & Assistant Principals Administrative Evaluator: Building Principal The Logistics of Your Success Classification: Part-Time Support Staff | 10-Month Academic Calendar .

Work Setting: Structured classroom, media center, or designated tutoring lab environment. Physical Readiness: Comfort sitting for extended periods to work eye-to-eye with students, speaking clearly, reading aloud, and moving around a classroom setting.

Benefits

This is a part-time, non-benefited role. It does not carry district-paid medical insurance or retirement system (PEERS/PSRS) contributions. The FFSD Advantage: Total Flexibility & Professional Growth We don't just hire tutors; we invest in the academic builders who unlock our students' futures. The Ideal Part-Time Schedule: No nights, no weekends, and no summers.

Your working hours map perfectly to the school calendar, giving you all major holidays and breaks off with your family. Focus on Impact: Enjoy a targeted role where your sole focus is helping students learn, without the overhead of full-time lesson planning, grading, or parent-teacher conferences. A Pathway to Teaching: The perfect stepping stone for educators wanting a lighter schedule, retirees looking to stay connected, or certified professionals wanting hands-on, high-impact teaching time.

About Our District The Ferguson-Florissant School District is fiercely committed to the "New Chapter" of equitable academic success. We believe that every one of our 10,000 scholars is capable of high-level reading and writing when given the right support. Join our team and be the difference-maker who helps our students discover their analytical and literary potential.

Hiring Timeline Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Ready to turn reading and writing struggles into confidence-building breakthroughs on a flexible, rewarding schedule? Apply online to join our tutoring team today!