SAT/ACT Test Prep Tutor/Mentor

Guidewell Global; Atherton (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work opportunities

Mileage reimbursement

Pathway to full-time

Employee discount program

Job summary

ESM Prep, part of Guidewell Education, seeks energetic mentors in the Bay Area to guide students through SAT/ACT prep and AP coursework. Mentors support holistic development, working 2–3 days in-person in the South Bay/Peninsula (Atherton) with remote options.

Bachelor's degree required; prior tutoring/teaching experience in ACT/SAT and AP subjects is highly valued. Flexible schedule, mileage reimbursement, and potential full-time pathway offered.

Qualifications

• Experience tutoring ACT/SAT.
• Experience tutoring AP-level subjects is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students one-on-one for SAT/ACT and AP exams.
• Mentor students through their overall high school journey.
• Deliver a flexible schedule with evenings and weekends.

Skills

ACT/SAT tutoring

AP tutoring

In-person tutoring

Remote tutoring

Calculus

Physics

History

English

Spanish

Computer Science

Economics

SSAT

ISEE

Reliable internet

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join ESM Prep as a Test Prep and Academic Mentor! We’re looking for passionate educators to guide students through their standardized test prep journeys, prioritizing candidates who can also support AP-level coursework. Work with students in the South Bay and Peninsula, enjoy a flexible schedule, and earn $70–$80/hr while making a meaningful impact on students' academic lives.

Overview

ESM Prep is a group of passionate educators seeking new Academic Mentors, excited to work at the intersection of education and business. Founded in 2010, we have created a supportive and dynamic learning environment that fosters growth and success for our students. Today, ESM Prep is part of Guidewell Education, a mission-driven company representing a range of successful legacy brands in the education space. Our family of brands includes Applerouth Education, mbaMission/Accepted, Blue Ivy Coaching, Guidewell Global, and Reach Summer Camps. Together, ESM and these brands provide a full suite of services, including academic tutoring, college counseling, executive function coaching, and test preparation to students across the world. As a Guidewell Education brand, we’re guided by a mission to deliver transformational educational experiences that support students as whole people. The core values that shape this mission and our work together as colleagues are: student-centered, empathetic, expert practitioners, and growth-oriented. These principles show up in every coaching relationship we build and every decision we make. You can read more about how our team lives these values at www.guidewelleducation.com/about.

Job Description

ESM Prep is seeking energetic, engaging, and kind tutors in the Bay Area who can support their students holistically as mentors. The tutors in this position will assist students one-on-one in preparing for college by readying them for the SAT/ACT as well as AP exams and mentoring them through their overall high school academic journey.

We call our tutors Mentors because we prioritize the holistic development of each of our students. All applicants should be passionate about working with youth and should have previous experience tutoring, teaching, and/or coaching.

Job Requirements

• Prior experience teaching or tutoring ACT/SAT.
• Prior experience tutoring or teaching AP-level subjects is a big plus!
• Bachelor's degree.
• Must be able to tutor in-person 2 to 3 days a week, mostly in the South Bay/PeninsulaArea (Atherton).
• You must be available for in-person tutoring in students' homes, though you will also have the opportunity to work remotely.
• Additional expertise in high school subjects such ascalculus,physics, history, English, Spanish, computer science, economics, SSAT, and/or ISEE is a plus!
• Available part-time. Tutoring usually occurs on weekday evenings (after 3 pm) and/or on weekends. Typical work schedule is Sunday-Thursday.
• Available to tutor for a full school year or longer.
• Reliable internet access.
• Reliable transportation.

Compensation/Benefits

• Wage: $70–$80/hr for in-person sessions ($60–$70/hr for remote sessions, with a +$10/hr differential for in-person work)
• IRS-standard mileage reimbursement for travel to students' homes
• Additional compensation for training and administrative functions
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for some remote work
• Pathway to full-time– based on experience, performance, and subject range
• Employee discount program

Diversity and Inclusion:

We believe that diversity and inclusion enrich education and drive success. We are committed to ensuring that all people who interact with ESM Prep—parents, students, staff, contractors, partner vendors—are respected and valued holistically. We are committed to attracting and retaining students and staff from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences because we believe that diversity fuels innovation and education to new heights.

The Legal Stuff:

Applicants will be considered for the position on the basis of their qualifications and ability to perform the job for which they are applying. ESM Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, genetics, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or status as a special disabled or other veteran covered by the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, as amended.