Academic Tutor

Prep Academy Tutors of North & West Cook County; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

Flexible scheduling

Ongoing professional support

Meaningful, long-term relationships

Job summary

Prep Academy Tutors of Northern Los Angeles is seeking dedicated Academic Tutors to support students in grades K–12 across core subjects. Tutors provide personalized, one‑on‑one instruction tailored to each student’s needs, learning style, and goals.

This is an ideal opportunity for certified teachers, subject‑matter experts, graduate students, or experienced educators who are passionate about helping students build confidence and achieve measurable academic growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required for applicants.
• Master’s degree or teaching certification preferred.
• 2+ years of teaching or tutoring experience.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Reliable transportation to travel to students’ homes.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one academic tutoring in core subjects.
• Support homework, study skills, and test preparation.
• Develop individualized learning plans based on assessments.
• Track progress and provide updates to families.
• Travel to students’ homes in Northern Los Angeles area.

Skills

Differentiation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Reliable transportation

Authorized to work in US

Education

Master’s degree or teaching certification

Job description

Position Overview

Prep Academy Tutors of Northern Los Angeles is seeking dedicated, knowledgeable, and compassionate Academic Tutors to support students in grades K–12 across a variety of subject areas. Our tutors provide personalized, one‑on‑one instruction tailored to each student’s academic needs, learning style, and goals.

This is an ideal opportunity for certified teachers, subject‑matter experts, graduate students, or experienced educators who are passionate about helping students build confidence and achieve measurable academic growth.

About Prep Academy Tutors

Prep Academy Tutors is a premium in‑home tutoring company that delivers individualized academic support aligned with school curricula. We specialize in high‑quality, customized tutoring services that help students strengthen foundational skills, master advanced content, and prepare for standardized exams.

Our Northern Los Angeles division is committed to supporting families with exceptional, relationship‑focused educational services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one‑on‑one academic tutoring in core subjects (Math, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and/or Foreign Languages)
• Support students with homework, study skills, executive functioning, and test preparation
• Develop individualized learning plans based on student needs and assessment results
• Track student progress and provide regular updates to families
• Foster a positive, encouraging, and professional learning environment
• Travel to students’ homes throughout the Northern Los Angeles, California area

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or teaching certification
• Strong subject‑matter expertise in at least one core academic area
• Prior teaching or tutoring experience (classroom, private tutoring, or small‑group instruction)
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Reliable transportation
• Authorized to work in the United States

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Ongoing professional support
• Meaningful, long‑term relationships with students and families

Schedule & Availability

Tutors create schedules based on their availability and student demand.

Work Location

Northern Los Angeles, California

Requirements

A qualified applicant will have a bachelor’s degree and will also meet at least one of the following criteria:

• You hold a valid California teaching certificate or the equivalent thereof
• You are a current student teacher pursuing a teaching certificate
• You have 2 or more years of experience as a classroom teacher in a private, public, or charter school
• You have experience as a lecturer/course instructor at an accredited U.S. university or college
• You are a Master’s/PhD student with experience as a teaching assistant at an accredited U.S. university or college