Math Tutor

Huntington Learning Center; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid training

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Huntington Learning Center in West Des Moines is seeking passionate educators for part-time tutoring roles targeting students in grades 6-12. Responsibilities include working one-on-one with students to assist in their academic success with a focus on subjects like math and science. Flexible hours are available, and extensive training is provided, ensuring that educators can effectively support students. A four-year degree is required along with the ability to teach specified subjects at designated levels.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree is a minimum requirement.
• Ability to teach at least Geometry/Algebra 2, with higher-level math preferred.
• Must be able to teach honors/AP level sciences, with college-level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one or with small groups of students.
• Focus on skill development, homework help, and test preparation.
• Conduct lessons without the need for lesson plans or grading assignments.

Skills

Teaching Math (Geometry/Algebra 2)

Teaching Science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics)

Classroom skill development

Homework assistance

ACT/SAT test prep

Education

4-year degree from an accredited university/college

Job description

Overview

Huntington Learning Center has been helping students achieve their academic goals for more than 45 years. We are looking for talented professionals who will help students in grades 6‑12 achieve self‑confidence, motivation, and academic success. Our programs support students with closing the COVID‑19 gap, re‑engaging in their education, reaching their goal test scores, and moving to the front of the class academically.

After a paid training period to learn our methods, you will spend your time teaching and making a difference in children’s lives. We provide the curriculum and develop individualized programs for each student. If you are interested in spending your time working directly with students, we'll give you the opportunity to do what you love to do - teach!

The Opportunity

• Work with students in a 1‑to‑1 setting, or across a small group of up to 4.
• Focus on classroom skill development, homework help, subject tutoring, and ACT/SAT test prep.
• There are no lesson plans to write or homework assignments to grade!
• Flexible, part‑time hours - weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays.
• Paid training and professional development opportunities.

Teaching Hours

• School Year Hours: Monday‑Thursday 2‑8:30pm; Saturdays 8am‑2pm.
• Summer Hours: Monday‑Thursday 9am‑7pm; Saturdays 9am‑3pm.

Requirements

• A 4‑year degree from an accredited university/college is required.
• Math: Must be able to teach at minimum Geometry/Algebra 2, with Statistics, Trigonometry, and Calculus highly desired.
• Sciences: Must be able to teach at minimum honors/AP level Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or other sciences, with college‑level highly desired.