Fiction Tutor

Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company; Akron (OH); Remote; USD 24,796 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

Fast payment

Real-time instructional support

Job summary

An online tutoring platform is seeking a Fiction Tutor to provide personalized instruction for students. This entry-level role offers competitive pay ranging from $18 to $40 per hour, based on experience and student engagement. Tutors can set their own schedules and work remotely, using a purpose-built learning platform to enhance teaching. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a friendly approach, and expertise in Fiction. Prior tutoring or teaching experience is preferred, along with the ability to adapt lessons to various learning styles.

Qualifications

• Experience in online teaching or tutoring is preferred.
• Ability to engage students and explain concepts clearly.
• Prefer candidates with a strong background in literature.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized instruction to students through online platforms.
• Engage students in their learning journey and adapt to their needs.
• Collaborate using our training resources and platforms for maximized impact.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Friendly teaching style

Expertise in Fiction

Ability to adapt lessons

Tutoring experience

Teaching experience

Graduate-level education

Job description

Join to apply for the Fiction Tutor role at Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company

Pay

Base pay range: $18.00/hr - $40.00/hr

The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online Fiction tutors nationally. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you’ll have the flexibility to set your own schedule, earn competitive rates, and make a real impact on students’ learning journeys—all from the comfort of your home.

Why Join Our Platform?

• Earn incrementally higher pay for each session with the same student—reaching up to $40/hour.
• Get paid up to twice per week, ensuring fast and reliable compensation for the tutoring sessions you conduct and invoice.
• Set your own hours and tutor as much as you’d like.
• Tutor remotely using our purpose-built Live Learning Platform—no commuting required.
• Get matched with students best-suited to your teaching style and expertise.
• Our AI-powered Tutor Copilot enhances your sessions with real-time instructional support, lesson generation, and engagement features—helping you save prep time and focus on impactful teaching.
• We handle the logistics—you just invoice for your tutoring sessions, and we take care of payments.

What We Look For In a Tutor

• Strong communication skills and a friendly, engaging teaching style.
• Expertise in Fiction and the ability to explain concepts clearly.
• Ability to personalize lessons and adapt to different learning styles.
• Priority given to those with tutoring experience, teaching experience, and graduate-level education.

Ways To Connect With Students

• 1-on-1 Online Tutoring - Provide personalized instruction to individual students.
• Instant Tutoring - Accept on-demand tutoring requests whenever you’re available.

About Varsity Tutors And 1-on-1 Online Tutoring

Our mission is to transform the way people learn by leveraging advanced technology, AI, and the latest in learning science to create personalized learning experiences. Through 1-on-1 Online Tutoring, students receive customized instruction that helps them achieve their learning goals. Our platform is designed to match students with the right tutors, fostering better outcomes and a passion for learning.

Location Availability

Remote — Contracting allowed in all states except Alaska, California, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia or Puerto Rico.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet