Part-Time Academic Tutor & Mentor

Cultivate Intellect; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Cultivate Intellect is seeking a part-time tutor and academic mentor to work with middle and high school students. Most tutoring occurs virtually, with optional in-person sessions for Palm Beach County residents.

The role emphasizes adaptable teaching, strong math skills through Algebra 2, and helping students build confidence and independence. You will work with students on coursework, reading, writing, study skills, and test prep, while developing relationships and tracking progress across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or current student with strong academic record preferred.
• At least one year of tutoring, teaching, mentoring, or related experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized tutoring to middle and high school students.
• Tutor across multiple subjects with emphasis on math through Algebra 2.
• Support reading, writing, study skills, organization, and test prep as appropriate.
• Help students prepare for quizzes, exams, and major assignments.
• Adapt explanations to individual learning styles and needs.
• Build positive relationships with students and maintain accountability.
• Prepare for tutoring sessions and track progress.
• Communicate progress and observations with the Cultivate Intellect team.
• Learn unfamiliar curricula and platforms as needed.

Skills

Algebra tutoring

SAT/ACT prep

Reading and writing

Organization

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or current student

1 year tutoring/mentoring experience

Tools

Online teaching tools

Job description

Cultivate Intellect | West Palm Beach, FL

Primarily Remote | Part-Time | W-2 Employee

$25–$30/hour | Approximately 5–20 hours/week

About Cultivate Intellect

Cultivate Intellect is a growing tutoring and academic mentorship company based in West Palm Beach. We support middle school, high school, and college students through individualized tutoring, test preparation, academic coaching, and mentorship.

We believe great tutoring goes beyond helping a student finish tonight’s homework. Our goal is to help students strengthen their academic skills while becoming more confident, organized, accountable, and independent learners.

We’re looking for another tutor and academic mentor who genuinely enjoys working with students and wants to make a meaningful impact.

The Role

This is a part-time tutoring and academic mentorship position working primarily with middle and high school students. Most tutoring is conducted virtually, with optional in-person opportunities for tutors located in Palm Beach County.

Our students have a wide variety of needs. You may work with a student who needs help rebuilding their Algebra foundation, another preparing for the SAT or ACT, and another who needs support navigating an advanced high school course.

Because of this, we are especially interested in academically versatile candidates who are comfortable learning new material and adapting to different students, subjects, and curricula.

You do not need to know every subject or academic program on day one. You do need to be resourceful, coachable, academically strong, and willing to learn.

What You’ll Do

• Provide individualized tutoring to middle and high school students
• Tutor across multiple subjects based on your academic strengths, with a strong preference for candidates comfortable with math through at least Algebra 2
• Support students with reading, writing, study skills, organization, time management, and test preparation as appropriate
• Help students prepare for coursework, quizzes, exams, standardized tests, and major assignments
• Adapt explanations and teaching strategies to individual learning styles and needs
• Build positive relationships with students while maintaining clear expectations and accountability
• Help students develop confidence and independence rather than simply providing answers
• Prepare appropriately for tutoring sessions
• Complete clear and timely session notes and track student progress
• Communicate concerns, progress, or important observations with the Cultivate Intellect team
• Learn unfamiliar curricula, academic programs, and educational platforms as needed

Who We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate is:

• Academically strong and intellectually curious
• Comfortable tutoring math, ideally through at least Algebra 2
• A strong reader and writer with solid English communication skills
• Patient, encouraging, and able to connect with teenagers
• Comfortable holding students accountable while remaining empathetic and supportive
• Dependable and able to maintain a consistent recurring schedule
• Organized and responsive
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative
• Resourceful when encountering unfamiliar material
• Coachable and receptive to feedback
• Comfortable using technology and learning new digital platforms
• Able to recognize when a student needs additional support and communicate concerns proactively

Experience with SAT/ACT preparation, AICE, AP, FLVS, executive-functioning support, or college-level coursework is a plus, but is not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, recent college graduate, or current college senior with a strong academic record preferred
• At least one year of tutoring, teaching, mentoring, or related experience preferred
• Strong academic background and demonstrated subject-matter competency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills