Math Tutor
Saga Education
$21 / hour
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Description
Employment status/hours: In-Person; Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Friday; 32-37.5 hours/week (during traditional school hours)
Application period: Open until filled
Start date: August 2026
End date: June 2027
Compensation
- $21/hour
- $500 Relocation Assistance for those relocating over 50 miles
Who We Are
Saga Education is the nonprofit leader in high-impact tutoring, with an ROI that is among the best nationwide. We leverage the power of human capital and technology to accelerate student outcomes and foster educational excellence for students. Rigorous research shows that high-impact tutoring raises grades and builds student confidence and a sense of belonging. Saga co-designs and collaborates to develop and implement high-quality tutoring models, offering learning technology and resources to enable effective tutoring.
We are proud to have helped tens of thousands of students over our first 12 years-now the goal is to partner with states and districts to support the several million students who struggle with 6th-12th-grade math. Find out how you can be a part of the meaningful change needed to accelerate educational excellence. Visit saga.org/change.
Saga Education | Change the Equation
Our Tutors
Our Math Tutors are selected from a diverse group of individuals from various backgrounds across the United States to support our students in mathematics; each tutor brings their unique skill set to assist students’ success. We seek talented, caring, and capable people committed to supporting our students in their academic and social development.
What You’ll Do
Saga Education’s Math Tutors manage a small caseload of middle or high school students and promote academic success by focusing intently on providing high-dosage, high-impact tutoring that includes daily individualized instruction to students. During a typical school day, tutors will work in-person with students during multiple class periods and facilitate lessons. Tutors will implement Saga’s proprietary curriculum to foster academic success and help students reach their goals. In addition to offering academic support, our math tutors will serve as advocates and mentors, building strong, meaningful relationships with their students. Some of the key responsibilities for this role include:
- Provide daily math tutoring to your assigned caseload of students for multiple class periods
- Develop lesson plans and prep for tutoring sessions using Saga Curriculum
- Manage the input and analysis of student data to differentiate math instruction for your students and adapt lesson plans as needed
- Maintain attendance records, monitor student academic progress and provide feedback
- Maintain regular ongoing communication with parents/guardians via email, text, or phone, based on parent/guardian preference and record efforts
- Navigate varying technology, both hardware and software, and troubleshoot technical issues as they arise
- Develop student incentives, trackers, and support with celebrations, awards and recognition
- Proactively check and respond to emails and Slack daily, and regularly consult with your Site Director and/or Director of Program
- Participate in weekly observation and feedback sessions with your Site Director and/or Director of Program, as well as weekly reflections and professional development for continuous growth
- Build strong relationships with students to effectively set expectations and manage behavior
- Build strong relationships with teachers, other staff and the community
- Engage and assist with other duties as assigned by your Site Director and school site
What We’ll Use To Measure Success
- Mission Alignment - You recognize challenges in education and demonstrate a commitment to continuous growth and improvement
- Being Resilient - You rebound from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult decisions
- Nimble Learning - You use both successes and failures to actively learn new lessons
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness - You use feedback and reflection to gain productive insight
- Collaborates - You build partnerships and work collaboratively in a team environment
- Values Differences - You recognize the value of different perspectives and cultures
- Stakeholder Focus - You value student advocacy and build strong student relationships
Qualifications
- You are authorized to work in the United States and reside within the U.S. (50 states) during the background screening, onboarding processes, and while you work as a Tutor with Saga. Saga does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.
- You are age 18 or over with a high school diploma or GED
- You must clear a Criminal History Check and all other security and health requirements set forth by Saga Education and the school district in which you serve before the start of training
Benefits & Perks
- Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
- Volunteer Day
- Access to Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Paid Pre-Service Training
- Consistent Professional & Leadership Development Trainings
- Employee Assistance Program Access, with Mental, Physical, & Financial Wellness Benefits
- Access to Saga 360 Wellness Program
- Ability to Participate in 401k
- Monthly Cell Phone Allowance
- Company Provided Technology
- Public Transit Pass
Saga is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA, we provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, contact recruitment@saga.org.
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Benefits
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- professional development
- wellness program
- sick leave
About this role
Saga Education is seeking math tutors to work full-time during the 2026–2027 school year at their Chicago office, supporting middle and high school students through daily, individualized instruction. You'll manage a small caseload, deliver lessons using Saga's proprietary curriculum across multiple class periods, and track student progress through data analysis and regular feedback. Beyond academics, you'll serve as a mentor and advocate, building relationships with students, communicating with families, and collaborating with school staff to create a supportive learning environment.
The role demands someone organized and adaptable who can develop lesson plans, troubleshoot technology, maintain detailed records, and respond thoughtfully to emails and team communication. You'll participate in weekly feedback sessions and professional development to refine your practice. Success here means demonstrating resilience, self-awareness, and a genuine commitment to student advocacy—recognizing that high-impact tutoring can meaningfully shift outcomes for students who struggle with math.
This is a volunteer position paying $21 per hour for 37.5 hours weekly, with relocation assistance available if you're moving more than 50 miles. You'll need to be 18 or older with a high school diploma or GED, authorized to work in the U.S., and able to pass a background check. Saga provides paid training, health benefits, professional development, a cell phone allowance, and transit support.
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