Academic Tutor - $20 - $40 per hour

Grade Potential; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Local connections

Professional independence

Simple tools

Reliable support

Job summary

Grade Potential is seeking tutors to provide weekly, in-person academic support to students in the Providence area. You’ll work one-on-one with local students, choose sessions that fit your schedule, and discuss progress with parents as needed.

You decide which opportunities to accept while Grade Potential handles logistics and connects you with suitable tutoring tasks. This role emphasizes flexibility, independence, and direct community impact.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Educators, recent college graduates, and postgraduates are eligible.
• Prior tutoring, teaching, or coaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one, in-person tutoring to local students.
• Support students from elementary through high school, college, and all ages.
• Choose the students and sessions that fit your schedule.
• Communicate with parents on student progress as needed.
• Travel only within your preferred local radius (typically 5–10 miles).

Skills

Strong communication

Job description

For over 20 years, Grade Potential has been on a mission to make learning personal. In that time, thousands of students across the country have worked with experienced tutors to unlock their potential and achieve meaningful academic growth.

Grade Potential is looking for tutors to provide weekly, in-person academic support to students working through current coursework, preparing for exams, or strengthening foundational skills.

• Provide one-on-one, in person tutoring to local students
• Support students from elementary through high school, college, and all ages
• Choose the students and sessions that fit your schedule
• Communicate with parents on student progress as needed
• Travel only within your preferred local radius (typically 5-10 miles)

About the Opportunity

Tutors who choose to engage in our network benefit from working directly with local students in person. You set your availability, use your preferred teaching style, and own all aspects of how you do work. We'll handle the logistics and reach out with tutoring opportunities that match your preferences, and you decide which ones you want to accept.

Pay Range

$20 - $40 per hour (dependent on location, experience, expertise)

Qualifications

• Educators, recent college graduates, and postgraduates
• Prior tutoring, teaching, or coaching experience
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
• Looking for flexible, part-time opportunities in the Clinton area
• Comfortable with in-person connection and local travel

Subjects

Tutor in the subjects you know best. Most tutors specialize in one or two areas, but you can list as many as you're qualified for.

• Math: Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Statistics
• ELA: Phonemic Awareness, Reading, Vocabulary, Fluency, Literary Analysis
• Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Space Science, Integrated Science
• Foreign Language: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Latin, Mandarin
• Social Studies: World History, US History, Government & Civics, Economics
• Test Prep: SAT, ACT, PSAT, ISEE, SSAT, GRE, GMAT, AP Exams

Grade Level Experience

We support students at every stage, from foundational skills through college-level coursework.

• Elementary School (K-5): Reading, phonics, elementary math, spelling
• Middle School (6-8): Pre-algebra, Algebra 1, life & earth science, world history
• High School (9-12): Algebra 2, geometry, pre-calculus, biology, physics
• College: Calculus, statistics, college algebra, chemistry, essay writing, GRE/GMAT

Why Tutors Partner With Grade Potential

• Flexible schedule:Set your own hours and accept only the students you want
• Local connections:Work with students near you, within your preferred area
• Professional independence:Use your own teaching methods and materials
• Simple tools:Easy online platform available for logging sessions and tracking pay
• Reliable support:Our helpful team is available to assist with coordination and questions

Requirements

• Due to insurance requirements, tutors must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be authorized to work physically within the United States.
• To meet our safety and diligence standards, a full background check is required prior to meeting with any students.