Academic Tutor - $20 - $40 per hour

Grade Potential; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Local tutoring opportunities

Job summary

Grade Potential is seeking tutors to provide weekly, in-person academic support to local students across elementary through high school, college, and all ages. You set your availability, choose sessions that fit your schedule, and work directly with students in their homes or at local locations.

You’ll keep parents informed about progress, earn $20–$40 per hour, and travel only within a small local radius (typically 5–10 miles).

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Experience in tutoring, teaching, or coaching
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person, one-on-one tutoring to local students
• Support students from elementary through high school and college
• Communicate progress with parents as needed
• Set your own hours and accept only preferred sessions
• Travel within a 5–10 mile radius as needed

Skills

Flexible scheduling

Communication

Time management

In-person tutoring

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

• 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

• 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.