Reading Tutor

Grade Potential Tutoring; Somerville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

In-person tutoring at family home

Job summary

Grade Potential Tutoring in Somerville, Tennessee is seeking a dedicated tutor to provide in-person, one-on-one reading support for a Kindergarten student. Sessions run Thursday 5–6 pm and Sat/Sun 10–11 am, at the family home within a 5–10 mile radius.

You should have teaching or tutoring experience, be able to travel, and be an adult due to insurance rules. The role offers flexible scheduling, independence in materials, and pay of $23–$28 per hour.

Qualifications

• You have experience teaching/tutoring.
• You are willing to travel within your preferred local radius to meet the student (typically 5-10 miles).
• Due to insurance requirements, applicant must not be a minor.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1-hour sessions focused on reading for a kindergarten student.
• Tailor lessons to sounding out words and reading at grade level.

Skills

Teaching/Tutoring experience

Education

Teaching certification

Job description

Somerville, United States | Posted on 11/06/2026

Grade Potential Tutoring is a leading provider of personalized, in-person tutoring services nationwide. Our mission is to empower students to reach their full potential through tailored, one-on-one educational support. We handle the logistics—from student matching to payment processing—so you can focus on what matters most: helping students succeed.

With flexible in-person tutoring opportunities, subject variety, and a dedicated support team, we ensure tutors have the tools they need to thrive. If you're passionate about education and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

About the student

• Kindergarten student seeking tutoring for reading.
  
• The student is struggling with sounding out 3-4 letter words. She knows the sounds of individual letters, but struggles blending them together. She was held back last year and struggles to focus.
  
• The family's goal is for the student to be more confident in her reading and be able to read independently at her grade level.
  
• The family is seeking 1-hour sessions every other week during their availability: Thursday from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
  
• The family is seeking in-person tutoring at their home in Somerville.

Requirements

REQUIRED

• You have experience teaching/tutoring.
• You are willing to travel within your preferred local radius to meet the student (typically 5-10 miles).
• Due to insurance requirements, applicant must not be a minor.

PREFERRED

• You have a teaching certification.
  
• $23 - $28 per hour
  
• Flexible schedule - choose sessions that fit your availability.
  
• Professional independence - use your own materials and teaching methods.
  
• Easy-to-use platform available for logging sessions and invoicing.
  
• Due to insurance requirements, applicants must not be minors.