Global Learner Support Tutor

Northeastern Company; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Commuting assistance

Job summary

Northeastern University seeks a part-time Global Learner Support (GLS) tutor in San Jose, CA, to provide 50-minute one-on-one English language instruction. Tutors address writing, speaking, reading, and test prep (IELTS/TOEFL/CELPIP) in a welcoming, student-centered environment.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's in a related field and 2+ years experience; a Master’s is preferred. This on-ground role requires 5–10 hours weekly with Northeastern's GLS team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Education, or related field.
• TESOL/TEFL, ESL, or equivalent language-teaching qualification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience teaching English as an additional/second language.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the mission and values of Global Learner Support.
• Develop academic and professional writing skills with targeted feedback.
• Develop students' oral communication skills through structured conversation and feedback.
• Support reading and vocabulary development with effective strategies.
• Prepare students for TOEFL-iBT, IELTS, and CELPIP test formats and practice.
• Prepare effectively for individual tutorials and tailor instruction.
• Deliver high-quality, student-centered tutorials and maintain professionalism.
• Contribute to the GLS team through meetings and shared practices.

Skills

TESOL/TEFL

ESL tutoring

One-on-one tutoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

About the Opportunity Job Summary Global Learner Support (GLS) at Northeastern University supports international and domestic learners through individualized English language instruction and academic communication support. Tutors provide 50-minute, one-on-one tutoring sessions designed to help students develop the language and communication skills needed for academic and professional success. Tutorials may address academic and professional writing, listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary development, academic presentation skills, pronunciation, fluency, and APA/MLA citation practices, as well as occasional preparation for standardized English language proficiency exams such as IELTS, TOEFL-iBT, and CELPIP. Qualified tutors should be comfortable supporting a broad range of language and communication needs, while recognizing that individual tutors may have particular areas of specialization. Tutors are expected to create a welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment; assess students’ individual needs; provide targeted instruction and strategies; and empower learners to become more confident and independent communicators.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in English, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Education, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred. TESOL/TEFL, ESL, or equivalent language-teaching qualification preferred. Minimum 2 years of experience teaching English as an additional/second language, tutoring, or providing academic language support to university-level or adult learners. Demonstrated knowledge of academic English, writing conventions, grammar, oral communication, reading, and vocabulary development.

Note: This is a part-time position requiring 5-10 hours of on-ground tutoring per week.

Job Responsibilities

Supporting the mission and values of Global Learner Support

Support students in developing academic and professional writing skills by:

• Providing individualized feedback and guidance on organization, clarity, coherence, grammar, vocabulary, and style
• Sharing relevant writing resources, models, and strategies that promote independent learning
• Supporting students in understanding and applying APA and MLA citation conventions
• Identifying recurring language or writing challenges and providing targeted instruction

Develop students' oral communication skills by:

• Facilitating structured conversation and speaking practice based on students’ goals and needs
• Supporting students with pronunciation, intonation, word and sentence stress, fluency, and intelligibility
• Providing constructive feedback and strategies to build confidence and effectiveness in academic and professional communication
• Identifying students who may benefit from more specialized oral language instruction or additional support

Support students in developing reading and vocabulary skills by:

• Sharing effective reading strategies and approaches for academic and professional texts
• Helping students develop vocabulary-building strategies and increase comprehension
• Adapting materials and activities to students’ proficiency levels, disciplines, and goals

Provide standardized English language proficiency test preparation by:

• Supporting students preparing for exams such as TOEFL-iBT, IELTS, and CELPIP
• Familiarizing students with relevant test formats, question types, and assessment criteria
• Providing strategies and targeted practice to strengthen students’ language skills and test readiness

Prepare effectively for individual tutorials by:

• Reviewing students’ identified goals, needs, and previous tutorial notes when available
• Selecting or developing appropriate instructional materials, activities, and strategies
• Adapting instructional approaches based on students’ proficiency levels, learning styles, and academic or professional contexts

Deliver high-quality, student-centered tutorials by:

• Creating a supportive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment
• Tailoring instruction and feedback to individual student needs and goals
• Encouraging active student participation, reflection, and independent learning
• Maintaining consistency, professionalism, and appropriate boundaries in all student interactions

Contribute to the GLS team and program by:

• Attending required staff meetings and professional development activities
• Communicating regularly and effectively with the supervisor
• Sharing relevant observations, resources, and instructional practices with colleagues

Position Type Temporary

Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy. Pay Rate: 35.00

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system-including 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.