Tutor
- Location
- New York, New York, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Part-time
About the job
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission aligned Tutor to support the Academic Support Unit. The Tutor will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. The Tutor will join our Academic Support Unit team to help provide structured academic support and guidance to our students throughout the school year. The ideal candidate will ensure that students meet or exceed grade-level standards and expectations within a given subject area. Tutors must be able to motivate and maintain the students' interest while setting a positive example in all areas, including timeliness, attendance, and professionalism. Additionally, Tutors must take a sincere, active, and appropriate interest in the well-being of all students. For more information, check out Want to Work at Harlem Children’s Zone? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know . Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required
Who You Are
- A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to create basic lesson plans preferred
- Familiarity with Common Core Standards is a huge plus
What You’ll Do
- Work one-on-one and in small groups with students to provide them with academic intervention
- Partner with Academic Support Team to develop and implement instructional strategies
- Regularly provide and/or exchange student information with program staff, as appropriate
- Document all tutoring sessions in the Tutor Log, detailing student interactions, achievements, and any potential concerns
- Periodically administer assessments and collaborate with staff to analyze scores
- Perform other duties assigned
Schedule
• Spring & Fall: Monday through Friday, 2:00 pm-6:00 pm, 3:00 pm-7:00 pm, 3:30-7:30 pm • Summer Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Benefits As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. Please take a look at our Part-Time benefits below. Our exceptional Part-Time benefits include:
- Career advancement
- Paid sick leave
- Employee referral bonus
- Physical wellness discounts
- Commuter benefits
- Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)
The salary range for this position is $30- $35 per hour. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.
From Harlem Children's Zone's careers page (Workable), checked 29 Oct 2026.
How to apply
- Select Apply on apply.workable.com. It opens Harlem Children's Zone's own application form in a new tab, run on Workable.
- Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
- Harlem Children's Zone will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.
Posted 27 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job