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Summer Math Confidence Tutor for Rising 2nd Grader

🇺🇸 Fitchburg, WI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $30 per Hour 💻 Tutoring 🗓️ March 5th, 2026

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Hecht Family is hiring a Summer Math Confidence Tutor for a rising 2nd grader. The tutor will provide individualized, one-on-one math support to strengthen foundational skills and build confidence in a 6-year-old preparing for second grade using interactive, age-appropriate methods.

Highlights
  • Provide one-on-one math tutoring focused on foundational first-grade skills such as number sense, basic addition/subtraction, and problem-solving
  • Use creative and interactive strategies to make math engaging and relatable to everyday life
  • Encourage a growth mindset and build confidence through positive reinforcement
  • Rate of pay is $30 per hour
  • Work 1-2 sessions per week, each lasting 1 hour, during the summer from June 4 to August 21, 2026
  • Candidate should be a current undergraduate or graduate student interested in elementary or math education
  • Prior tutoring or childcare experience is preferred but not required
  • Must have patience, warmth, and the ability to explain concepts clearly in simple ways
  • Responsible for helping a private family’s 6-year-old daughter
  • Schedule will be collaboratively coordinated with the family

Summer Math Confidence Tutor for Rising 2nd Grader Full Description

Department Overview:

Private family.

We are looking for a caring, patient college student who enjoys working with young children and has an interest in elementary math education. This position is ideal for a student pursuing a degree in elementary education, mathematics education, or a related field who wants hands-on experience supporting early learners.

Our 6-year-old daughter is finishing first grade and would benefit from individualized support to strengthen foundational math skills and build confidence as she prepares for second grade. The goal is not only skill development, but also helping her see that math can be engaging, approachable, and part of everyday life.

Anticipated Start Date

6/4/26

Anticipated End Date

8/21/26

Anticipated Hours Per Week

1-2

Schedule:

1-2 times per week. We can collaboratively coordinate schedules. 

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $30.00 to $30.00

Number Of Positions

1

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Position: Summer Math Tutor (Elementary Level)
Location: Fitchburg, WI
Schedule: 1–2 sessions per week, 1 hour per session (with a few planned weeks off during summer)
Compensation: $30 per hour
Start Date: June, Summer

We are looking for a caring, patient college student who enjoys working with young children and has an interest in elementary math education. This position is ideal for a student pursuing a degree in elementary education, mathematics education, or a related field who wants hands-on experience supporting early learners.

Our 6-year-old daughter is finishing first grade and would benefit from individualized support to strengthen foundational math skills and build confidence as she prepares for second grade. The goal is not only skill development, but also helping her see that math can be engaging, approachable, and part of everyday life.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-on-one math support focused on foundational first-grade skills

  • Reinforce core concepts such as number sense, basic addition/subtraction, and problem-solving

  • Use creative, age-appropriate strategies to make math interactive and enjoyable

  • Incorporate real-life examples and hands-on activities to connect math to daily experiences

  • Encourage a growth mindset and build confidence through positive reinforcement

Ideal Candidate:

  • Current undergraduate or graduate student

  • Pursuing (or seriously considering) a career in elementary education or math education

  • Patient, warm, and encouraging with young children

  • Able to explain concepts clearly in simple, engaging ways

  • Reliable and consistent

Prior tutoring or childcare experience is preferred but not required if you demonstrate a genuine interest in teaching and working with children.

If interested, please send a brief introduction outlining your major, relevant experience, and availability to gracekim55@gmail.com. We look forward to finding someone who can help our daughter feel confident and excited about math this summer.

Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-on-one math support focused on foundational first-grade skills

  • Reinforce core concepts such as number sense, basic addition/subtraction, and problem-solving

  • Use creative, age-appropriate strategies to make math interactive and enjoyable

  • Incorporate real-life examples and hands-on activities to connect math to daily experiences

  • Encourage a growth mindset and build confidence through positive reinforcement

Ideal Candidate:

  • Current undergraduate or graduate student

  • Pursuing (or seriously considering) a career in elementary education or math education

  • Patient, warm, and encouraging with young children

  • Able to explain concepts clearly in simple, engaging ways

  • Reliable and consistent

Prior tutoring or childcare experience is preferred but not required if you demonstrate a genuine interest in teaching and working with children.

Application Instructions:

If interested, please send a brief introduction outlining your major, relevant experience, and availability to gracekim55@gmail.com. We look forward to finding someone who can help our daughter feel confident and excited about math this summer.

Contact:

Org: Hecht Family
Contact: Grace Kim
Email: gracekim55@gmail.com