Part-Time Math Tutor
Saga Education
$21 / hour
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Description
Employment status/hours: In-Person; Part-time
Schedule: TBD - no more than 30 hours/week
Application period: Open until filled
Start date: October 26, 2026
End date: June 11, 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 millions of 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 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
- 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 Client Relationship Manager or Director of District Partnerships
- Participate in observation and feedback sessions with your Client Relationship Manager, Director of District Partnerships or school-based support staff, as well as weekly reflections and professional development for continuous growth
- Build strong relationships with students to set expectations and manage behavior effectively
- Build strong relationships with teachers, other staff and the community
- Engage and assist with other duties as assigned by your Client Relationship Manager and school site
- Maintain ongoing communication with classroom teachers and attend planning sessions with the school as directed
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 a U.S. citizen residing within the U.S. 50 states during the background screening, onboarding processes, and while you work as a Tutor with Saga
- 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
- 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
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 hiring part-time math tutors in Chicago to work directly with middle school students from late October 2026 through June 2027. The role is in-person, capped at 30 hours per week, and pays $21 per hour. If you're relocating more than 50 miles for the position, Saga offers $500 in relocation assistance.
Your core work involves providing daily individualized math instruction to a small group of assigned students across multiple class periods. You'll use Saga's proprietary curriculum to design lessons, track student progress through data analysis, and adjust instruction based on what students need. Beyond academics, you'll mentor students, build relationships with them and school staff, manage behavior, and celebrate their wins through incentives and recognition systems. The job also includes administrative tasks like lesson prep, attendance tracking, email and Slack communication, and participation in weekly professional development.
To apply, you need to be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 with a high school diploma or GED, and willing to pass a criminal background check and health screening. Saga provides paid training before you start, ongoing professional development, PTO and sick leave, access to wellness programs and an EAP, a monthly cell phone allowance, and company technology. The role suits someone who is resilient, reflective, collaborative, and genuinely committed to supporting students' academic and social growth.
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