In-person Tutor / Mentor

Luminescent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Luminescent, an Austin-based tutoring service, is seeking an in-person Tutor/Mentor to provide individualized academic support at client locations within the Austin area. The role is contract-based, with tutors managing their own availability within Luminescent’s scheduling framework.

You’ll plan lessons, support homework and test prep, and monitor student progress on-site. Qualified candidates will clearly explain concepts, mentor students, and communicate effectively with families while

Qualifications

• Ability to explain academic concepts clearly and adapt instruction to different learning styles.
• Strong mentorship and interpersonal skills, with a focus on building students’ confidence and study habits.
• Effective communication and collaboration with families and teachers.
• Reliable time management and organizational skills for lesson planning and commitments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual students.
• Reinforce classroom material and support homework and test preparation.
• Track student progress and communicate goals and performance to families.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality with students and families.

Skills

Explain concepts clearly

Mentorship

Family communication

Time management

Organization

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Job description

Company Description

Luminescent is an Austin-based tutoring service that connects local families with carefully vetted tutors for in-person support. The organization focuses on fair and transparent compensation, ensuring tutors receive at least 75% of each family’s hourly bill, with higher percentages available at upper tiers. All billing and pay details are visible through the parent portal, promoting clarity and trust for both tutors and families. Luminescent specializes in Austin-area on-site tutoring, offering a community-centered environment where educators can build lasting relationships with learners.

Role Description

The In-person Tutor / Mentor will provide individualized academic support and mentorship to students in the Austin, TX area, meeting learners on-site at agreed-upon locations such as homes or community spaces. Responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging lessons, reinforcing classroom material, supporting homework and test preparation, and tracking student progress. The role also involves communicating with parents or guardians about goals, schedules, and performance, while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality. This is a contract role, and tutors manage their own availability within Luminescent’s scheduling framework.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to explain academic concepts clearly and adapt instruction to different learning styles.
• Strong mentorship and interpersonal skills, with a focus on building students’ confidence, motivation, and study habits.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with families and, when needed, coordinating with teachers or other professionals.
• Reliable time management and organizational skills, including punctuality, lesson planning, and consistent follow-through on commitments.
• Experience in tutoring, teaching, coaching, or youth guidance; familiarity with K–12 curricula and common standardized tests is a plus.
• Ability to work on-site in Austin, TX, with access to reliable transportation to visit students at designated locations.
• Commitment to a safe, inclusive, and non-discriminatory learning environment; background checks may be required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in education or a related field is preferred but not required; relevant experience is highly valued.