Paid Virtual Tutor Fellow (Ignite Program)

Teach For America; United States; Remote; USD 1,000 - 1,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial award: $1,000/semester

Perfect attendance bonus: $100

Fully virtual placement

Job summary

Teach For America Ignite offers paid, virtual tutoring opportunities for college students to support K–12 learners during the school day. Fellows build confidence, motivation, and academic momentum while developing communication, facilitation, planning, and problem-solving skills in under-resourced communities.

The program runs during fall and spring semesters with a 14‑week term, 3–5 hours weekly, onboarding, and weekly lesson plans, plus a $1,000 semester award and bonuses for attendance and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 2.5 cumulative undergraduate GPA or higher.
• Able to work approximately 5 hours per week during the semester.
• Spring 2027 enrollment or current student status.

Responsibilities

• Tutor and mentor a small group of K–12 students (2–3) virtually during the school day.
• Lead weekly tutoring sessions for 3–5 hours per week over a 14‑week term.
• Complete training and onboarding in Weeks 1–2.
• Deliver weekly lesson plans and receive support from experienced educators.
• Help students feel seen, motivated, and more confident in their learning.

Skills

Tutoring

Mentoring

Communication

Planning

Problem solving

Education

Current undergraduate or graduate student

Job description

Teach For America Ignite offers paid, virtual tutoring opportunities for college students to support K–12 learners during the school day. Fellows build confidence, motivation, and academic momentum while developing communication, facilitation, planning, and problem-solving skills in under-resourced communities.

The program runs during fall and spring semesters with a 14‑week term, 3–5 hours weekly, onboarding, and weekly lesson plans, plus a $1,000 semester award and bonuses for attendance and