Educational Partner (Part-Time Tutor & Mentor)

Whole Child Tutoring; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Whole Child Tutoring seeks an Educational Partner (Tutor & Academic Mentor) to provide one-on-one academic support tailored to each student's strengths, needs, and goals, building confidence and independent study habits. You'll work with elementary to high school students, help develop executive functioning and organization, and communicate progress with parents.

In-person and remote options are available; part-time hours and pay start at $40–$50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students through teaching, tutoring, mentoring, coaching, or a related educational role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation for in-person assignments, when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one academic support tailored to each student's strengths, needs, and goals.
• Help students develop executive functioning skills, organization, study strategies, and independent learning habits.
• Build positive, encouraging relationships with students while maintaining high expectations.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding student progress and next steps.
• Prepare for sessions and adapt instruction based on each student's learning style.
• Collaborate with our team to ensure students receive thoughtful, consistent support.
• Maintain professionalism, reliability, and confidentiality in every interaction.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Teaching credential or degree in education

Job description

Educational Partner (Tutor & Academic Mentor)

At Whole Child Tutoring, we believe students thrive when they feel known, supported, and challenged. Our Educational Partners do more than help students complete assignments—they build confidence, strengthen executive functioning skills, foster independence, and create meaningful relationships that support long-term success.

We're looking for exceptional educators who are passionate about helping students grow academically and personally. Whether working with an elementary student building foundational skills, a middle school student developing organization and study habits, or a high school student preparing for advanced coursework, our Educational Partners meet students where they are and help them move forward with confidence.

What You'll Do

• Provide one-on-one academic support tailored to each student's strengths, needs, and goals.
• Help students develop executive functioning skills, organization, study strategies, and independent learning habits.
• Build positive, encouraging relationships with students while maintaining high expectations.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding student progress and next steps.
• Prepare for sessions and adapt instruction based on each student's learning style.
• Collaborate with our team to ensure students receive thoughtful, consistent support.
• Maintain professionalism, reliability, and confidentiality in every interaction.

We're Looking For Someone Who...

• Genuinely enjoys working with children and adolescents.
• Builds trust and rapport naturally with students and families.
• Is organized, dependable, and communicates professionally.
• Has a growth mindset and welcomes feedback.
• Is adaptable, proactive, and enjoys solving problems.
• Believes academic success is about more than grades.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students through teaching, tutoring, mentoring, coaching, or a related educational role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation for in-person assignments, when applicable.
• Teaching credential or degree in education is welcomed but not required. We value exceptional educators from a variety of backgrounds who demonstrate strong instructional skills and a commitment to student growth.

Position Details

• Part-time opportunities with flexible scheduling.
• In-person and remote opportunities available based on student needs.
• Hourly compensation starting at $40–$50, depending on experience, qualifications, and assignment.
• Opportunities to grow with the company as additional students and services become available.

If you're looking for meaningful work where relationships matter, we'd love to hear from you.