Math Tutor (In School)
Job Description
Location: Corona/Riverside, CA (Alvord Unified School District)
Pay: $22 per hour
Start Date: August 17, 2026
Position Overview
Ignite the Mind K-12 is hiring 5 push-in math tutors to support 7th grade students across four Alvord Unified middle school sites: Wells Middle School, Arizona Middle School, Loma Vista Middle School, and Ysmael Villegas Middle School.
Tutors will push directly into 7th grade math classrooms during the school day, working alongside classroom teachers to reinforce instruction, support small groups, and help close the math achievement gap for students who need it most. This is a district-wide initiative with a clear, measurable goal: each participating school will increase its distance from standards score by at least 5 percentage points over the course of the year.
We primarily serve at-risk student populations, including English Language Learners, students with IEPs, and foster youth. Our work goes beyond academics â tutors are expected to support students' confidence, engagement, and overall sense of belonging in the math classroom.
This role is ideal for aspiring educators, math-focused students, psychology or social work majors, and anyone passionate about equity in education.
Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
(Tuesdays reserved for biweekly district-run professional development)
Hours: TBD per site
24 hours per week
Responsibilities
- Push into 7th grade math classrooms to provide small-group and individual academic support
- Reinforce teacher instruction and scaffold learning for diverse learners during class
- Circulate during independent work time to check for understanding and re-engage students
- Support English Language Learners and students with IEP accommodations
- Build consistent, trust-based relationships that foster student confidence and academic persistence
- Collaborate with classroom teachers before and after sessions to align on student needs
- Attend biweekly Tuesday professional development trainings at the Alvord Unified District Office (9 KPC Parkway, Corona, CA 92879), led by Dr. Song, Head of District Math
- Maintain accurate session documentation and student progress notes
Qualifications
- College student or graduate preferred
- Strong math skills required; familiarity with 7th grade California Common Core math standards a plus
- Reliable, punctual, patient, and professional
- Experience working with youth, diverse populations, or in a classroom setting preferred
- Empathetic and committed to educational equity
About Ignite the Mind K-12
Founded in 2019, Ignite the Mind K-12 has supported over 20,000 Kâ12 students across the U.S. We specialize in serving historically underserved communities and students who need additional academic and social-emotional support. Our approach centers on helping students grow academically, emotionally, and personally.
This role provides:
- Hands-on classroom experience in a real district partnership
- Competitive hourly pay at $22/hr
- Consistent daytime schedule, Monday through Friday
- Biweekly professional development with district math leadership
- Meaningful impact in an underserved community