FTCE Tutor

Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work from home

Fast payouts

Job summary

Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company, is seeking experienced FTCE tutors to provide online 1-on-1 instruction to students nationwide. As an independent contractor, you set your own schedule, earn competitive rates, and impact students’ Florida credentialing goals from home.

You’ll tutor remotely using our Live Learning Platform, with pay up to $40/hour and payments issued up to twice per week. Join a supportive team with AI-assisted tools to save prep time and focus on teaching.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of FTCE examination content (GKT, Professional Education, subject area tests).
• Ability to explain Florida standards, scoring, and content domains to candidates.
• Experience adapting instruction to Florida educator certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Tutor 1-on-1 online and on-demand sessions.
• Explain concepts clearly using multiple approaches to meet learner needs.
• Coordinate with the platform and invoicing to ensure timely payments.

Skills

Advanced Test Mastery

Strategic Test-Taking

Curriculum Awareness

Adaptive Instruction

Effective Teaching Methods

Communication Skills

Student-Centered Tutoring

Job description

About The Job

The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online FTCE tutors nationally. As an independent contractor 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' academic success and understanding. All from the comfort of your home.

About The Job

The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online FTCE tutors nationally. As an independent contractor 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' academic success and understanding. 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 FTCE Tutor

• Advanced Test Mastery: Deep knowledge of FTCE examination content including the General Knowledge Test covering essay, English language skills, reading, and mathematics, plus Professional Education Test and subject area examinations for Florida teacher certification. Ability to explain Florida teaching standards, scoring requirements, and content domains while preparing candidates for Florida educator certification.
• Strategic Test-Taking & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching essay construction, reading comprehension, and mathematical problem-solving strategies for FTCE examinations. Guides students through writing organized GKT essays, applying grammar rules, solving mathematical problems, understanding educational theories and practices, and reviewing subject-specific content. Emphasizes targeting the specific FTCE subtests candidates need and understanding Florida-specific educational standards.
• Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with FTCE examination structures and common challenges such as the GKT essay requirements, breadth of Professional Education content, and subject area examination depth. Adapts instruction using official Florida DOE practice materials, content review guides, and timed practice tests to support prospective Florida teachers seeking initial or additional area certification.
• Effective Teaching Methods: Ability to identify concepts students commonly struggle with, explain material using multiple approaches, and adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs and styles.
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, engaging teaching style.
• Ability to adapt to different learning styles and student needs.

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.

Please note: Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia or Puerto Rico.