Job Description
Job Title
Position Title: Homework Hotline Tutor, Eligibility Pool
Location: Remote
Salary: $32.50/ Hourly
Reports to: Senior Executive Director, Office of Academics
Bargaining Unit: DFT
Benefits Eligible: No
Remote Eligibility: This is a fully remote position
Position Summary The DPSCD Homework Hotline is a free after-school tutoring service available for all K-12 DPSCD students. The 2026-27 Homework Hotline team of tutors will support students remotely in the content area of Mathematics, utilizing best instructional practices in alignment with state standards and our vision for excellent instruction.
Tutors are required to commit to tutoring 6-12 hours weekly, for the 26-27 academic year.
The Homework
Hotline is expected to operate starting September 2026 Monday-Thursday, from 5P.M. to 8P.M. Closure dates will align with the 2026-27 Academic Calendar.
Minimum Qualifications
Current DPSCD employee with strong working knowledge of the Michigan Mathematics Standards and shifts in the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.
Candidates must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with either a K-5 (All Subjects), K-8 (All Subjects) endorsement or an EX endorsement in grades 6-12 Mathematics.
Experience teaching Eureka Math and/or Connected Math with a deep knowledge of the curriculum and resources
Ability to commit to assigned weekly tutoring hours, for academic year 2026-27.
A quiet workspace to receive calls when scheduled to tutor.
Headphones that are compatible with your DPSCD laptop.
Strong technical skills in mathematics
Desire to help others learn
Experience teaching Eureka Math/CPM and a deep understanding of the curriculum
Superior verbal and written communication skills; an effective listener, and presenter
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across teams within the organization
Strong critical thinking skills, the ability to structure and solve problems, synthesize analysis into key takeaways and recommendations
Maintain a strict level of confidentiality as it relates to handling student information
Ability to learn quickly and synthesize information
Effectively and efficiently use digital tools including Office 356, SharePoint, Schoology, et. al.
Essential Functions
Support student learning and application of mathematical concepts
Provide instruction utilizing the curricular resources adopted by the district for mathematics (Eureka Math, CPM)
Communicate regularly in verbal and written form
Maintain records and documentation of service provided
Build effective relationships with all stakeholders
Demonstrate a commitment to antiracism, center racial equity and inclusion, and bring practical solutions to issues of equity and inclusion in schools and on the team.
Fulfill all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Project Manager of the Office of Academics
Submit daily hours to receive payment
Security Clearance
Internal Applicants
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.
External Applicants In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.
Method Of Application
Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.
Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at (313) 873-6897.
DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or detroitk12.org/compliance.