Part-Time K-5th Grade ELA Literacy Tutor (East Palo Alto, CA) - Fall 2026

About study smart tutors

Study Smart Tutors is a college and career access organization that collaborates with partners to promote educational equity, access, and success by providing a diverse range of tools for students, families, and educators. Our mission is grounded in closing opportunity gaps and empowering communities through high-quality, culturally responsive academic support.

We offer an array of college access courses at no cost to our students or their families. We are able to accomplish this by partnering with schools, outreach programs, and other college and career access organizations to provide efficient and effective college and career access programming and classroom-based test preparation.

To learn more about Study Smart Tutors visit us at www.studysmarttutors.com [http://www.studysmarttutors.com]

Job responsibilities

• Subjects to be taught: ELA Literacy
• Grades: K-5
• Provide tutoring support to small and large groups of students.
• Tutors will have access to information about class assignments
• Adapt to new materials and teaching strategies
• Maintain consistent communication with Study Smart Tutors staff
• Partner with Study Smart Tutor’s Education team to provide comprehensive learning strategies to all students

Qualifications

• MUST hold a completed 4-year degree
• Teaching or tutoring experience is strongly desired
• In-person availability is required
• Bilingual (Spanish) or strong experience working with ELD populations preferred
• Complete and pass a background check, which may include fingerprinting based on location.

What you’ll gain partnering with study smart tutors

• Make a positive impact in your students’ life and the community
• Valuable teaching experience
• Support from experienced staff for professional development and advancement opportunities

Salary and benefits

• Excellent rate of pay: $40 an hour
• Paid
• Onboarding/
• Training /
• Preparation /
• Support: $22.00 an hour
• 401(k)
• No cost virtual counseling and therapy services
• Employee Referral Program bonus eligibility

Study Smart Tutors is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring of employees on the basis of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation.

For further assistance, contact the recruiting department at Recruiting@StudySmartTutors.com.