Elementary Literacy Tutor

Why we need you 

Springboard Collaborative invites talented and passionate candidates to apply for the position of Future Forward Tutor. Our tutors help struggling elementary school readers using our program lesson plans with fidelity. This is a part-time, in-person, fixed-term position in Prince George’s County, MD for the January - May 2027 school term, with an expected time commitment of 20 hours/week and a pay rate of $20-25/hour. Tutors must be available at least three consistent days per week, and we hope for new tutors to start training in January 2027.

Springboard Collaborative closes the literacy gap by closing the gap between home and school. We coach educators and family members to help kids learn to read by 4th grade. Springboard envisions a world in which parents and teachers work together—rather than in isolation—to accelerate student learning.

You can read more about the requirements, competencies, and responsibilities below. We'd love to have you join us!

This is important

We are an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Springboard Collaborative—it’s at the core of what we do and how we do it. No one can solve a problem better than those who experience it firsthand. That’s why Springboard aspires to hire a diverse team that is representative of the marginalized communities we serve.

We also know that having a diverse workforce makes for a better workplace. Springboard’s hiring process seeks individuals who value diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, etc.

Here are your responsibilities:

• Create individualized lesson plans, following the set program format, for all assigned students
• Conduct one-on-one or small group tutoring with several students (three 30-minute sessions per student per week)
• Complete all reports, lesson plans, and documentation as required
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with teammates, school staff, and families
• Maintain detailed documentation of program implementation and each participant to monitor reading progress and report on program impact
• Participate in programs, projects, lesson observation debriefs, and special events
• Attend all required professional development trainings, continuing education, workshops, programs, and special events

Here are the competencies and requirements we expect the right candidate to have: 

• Attention to detail: You adhere closely to the provided curricula, take detailed notes on student progress, stay organized in your work, and closely observe students' challenges. 
• Communication: You excel in both oral and written communication, explaining concepts clearly to students and writing notes effectively.
• Relationship building: You build strong relationships with the students you tutor, their families, and school staff and faculty to inspire and empower student participants.
• Valuing Equity: You relate effectively to a diverse population, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and compassion in your work and supporting an environment that embraces equity and inclusion.
• You have a high school diploma or equivalent
• You have experience working with children or youth programming
• You have computer literacy with the ability to learn and utilize new technologies

It would also be nice if you had:

• Experience in early literacy education

Compensation

The pay for this position is $20-25/hour, based on your qualifications and experience, with an expected time commitment of 20 hours/week.

Location

This role will be performed on-site in Prince George’s County, MD, at one or multiple school sites.

Please note that this employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.