Birmingham City Schools Seeks Tutors for Students
The district is hiring tutors to provide academic support for middle and high school students in math and reading.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Secondary Education
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Birmingham City Schools is currently recruiting tutors to assist middle and high school students performing below grade level in reading and math. The district is offering competitive hourly pay for both certified and non-certified applicants.
Why it matters
The initiative aims to address a performance gap in foundational subjects, including math skills like fractions and division, as well as personalized reading development. The program provides all training and materials to support both the tutors and students.
Non-certified tutors earn $25 per hour, while those with a teaching certification receive $35 per hour. Tutors are capped at five hours per day, 25 hours per week, and a total of 100 hours per month.
The players
Birmingham City Schools
This public school district serves students in Birmingham and is actively managing the recruitment of academic tutors.
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
This administrative division of the school district oversees academic programming and is accepting inquiries via phone at (205) 231-4740.
The details
Interested applicants can apply via the HireTrue online portal or contact the Department of Curriculum and Instruction directly. All necessary tutoring materials and training will be provided to participants by the district to assist with student learning.
Timeline
Weekly tutoring sessions are scheduled Monday through Friday.
Culture Shift
This effort aligns with the national push for high-dosage tutoring to recover pandemic-era learning losses, specifically targeting foundational math and reading deficits. It reflects a broader shift toward personalized, intervention-based academic support.
Qualified community members can earn supplemental income through this tutoring program while supporting local student development. Interested candidates can apply online or call (205) 231-4740 to learn about the requirements.
The takeaway
This tutoring program offers a structured way for residents to contribute directly to the academic progress of Birmingham students. Prospective tutors should ensure they meet the daily and weekly hour caps while utilizing the provided curriculum materials.
Further reading
Learn more about local academic initiatives in Birmingham Secondary Education.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Birmingham Times.
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