Reading Tutor: In-Person SF

LearnUp Centers; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

LearnUp is hiring in-person reading tutors in San Francisco to work with children and adolescents in schools and at our reading clinic. Training is provided through LearnUp’s Structured Literacy program, enabling tutors to teach reading effectively to a diverse learner base.

This part-time role offers paid training, a 60-hour practicum, and a path to becoming a certified LearnUp tutor with pay of $33/hour for in-person sessions and $30/hour for virtual sessions.

Qualifications

• Initial training — approximately three weeks, including online and in-person training
• 60-hour supervised practicum
• Certificate of Competency
• Background check (Live Scan) and TB test
• LearnUp Tutor Certificate of Competency

Responsibilities

• Tutor students one-on-one in reading at SFUSD school sites or LearnUp’s reading clinic
• Teach reading using LearnUp’s Structured Literacy program and research-informed methods
• Attend and complete comprehensive paid training and supervised practicum
• Maintain reliable, consistent attendance Monday–Friday with the same schedule

Skills

Linguistically skilled

Strong learners

Good with children

Reliable schedule

Patient and encouraging

Strong communicators

Growth-oriented

Bilingual

Job description

LearnUp is hiring in-person reading tutors in San Francisco to work with children and adolescents in schools and at our reading clinic.

You do not need to be an education major or have a degree to become a successful LearnUp tutor. We provide comprehensive training in our Structured Literacy program, giving tutors the knowledge and skills to teach reading effectively to learners with a wide range of needs.

Teaching reading is a meaningful, well-paying part-time opportunity for college students and professionals from a variety of majors and backgrounds.

Position Highlights

• $33/hour once certified as a LearnUp tutor
• Minimum of 2 hours per day, Monday–Friday
• Looking for 3:00–6:00 PM, with opportunities for additional hours
• Potential opportunities for tutoring during the school day
• In-person tutoring at SFUSD school sites and LearnUp's San Francisco reading clinic
• Comprehensive paid training and supervised practicum
• No education degree or education major required

Current Hiring Needs

This spring, LearnUp will be providing reading instruction at several SFUSD school sites LearnUp is hiring for school sites that are:

• Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
• Located in Bayview district, Mission District, Western Addition, and Vis Valley.

We are especially looking for tutors who are available consistently Monday through Friday.

Future opportunities may also include tutoring at LearnUp's reading clinic on Fillmore Street or virtually.

What Makes a Successful LearnUp Tutor?

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Linguistically skilled — able to produce letter sounds and phonics accurately and clearly
• Strong learners — able to learn and consistently implement LearnUp's teaching methods
• Good with children and adolescents — with experience working with youth through teaching, tutoring, babysitting, mentoring, youth programs, or similar experiences
• Reliable and consistent — able to commit to the same schedule Monday–Friday
• Patient and encouraging — able to support students with different learning styles and needs
• Strong communicators — with good writing, administrative, and online skills
• Optimistic and growth-oriented — willing to learn, receive feedback, and continuously improve their teaching
• Speak multiple languages - being bilingual is a plus!

Training & Certification

The training and certification process includes:

• Initial training — approximately three weeks, including online and in-person training
• 60-hour supervised practicum
• Certification Meeting
• Background check (Live Scan) and TB test
• LearnUp Tutor Certificate of Competency

Note on Pay:

Training is paid at minimum wage. The 60-hour supervised practicum is paid at $20/hour.

Once you successfully complete the training, practicum, and competency assessment, you will be qualified to become a certified LearnUp tutor and earn $33/hour for each in person tutoring session. Virtual sessions are paid at $30/hour.

Additional operations and administrative work begins at minimum wage.

Why LearnUp?

If you're interested in education, child development, literacy, or working with young people, LearnUp provides an opportunity to develop valuable teaching skills through hands-on experience.

You don't need to be an education major — our tutors come from many different academic and professional backgrounds. What matters most is your ability to learn our program, connect with students, teach clearly, and consistently show up for your students.

Our Structured Literacy approach is grounded in the Science of Reading and provides tutors with a strong foundation in evidence-informed reading instruction.

Hours

• Monday–Friday
• Minimum of 2 hours per day
• Primary hours: 3:00–5:00 PM
• Additional hours may be available, including opportunities between 3:00–6:00 PM
• Training takes place prior to beginning regular tutoring
• Weekend tutoring is not typically required

A Surprising LearnUp Fact

Your major or educational background is not the most important qualification for becoming a LearnUp tutor. Many of our tutors are undergraduate students studying subjects ranging from science to psychology and beyond.