Student: Tutor

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a part-time student tutor to work off-campus in Lexington, KY. You will tutor K-12 students one-on-one in the student’s home, using curriculum and test-prep programs including SAT/ACT.

The role offers highly flexible scheduling for current UK students, with hours per week ranging from 2 to 10 and a start date in October. A background in education or tutoring is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UK student or eligible to work as a student.
• Experience tutoring or teaching 1 year minimum is preferred.
• SAT/ACT tutoring experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one, in-home tutoring using classroom curriculum.
• Assist with test prep and study skills for K-12 students.

Skills

Strong academics

Reliable transportation

Education

BA or teaching cert preferred

AA or current college junior

Job description

Student: Tutor

Requisition Number: SE04479

Department Name: 3J5SE: Student Employment

Work Location: Lexington, KY

On Campus/Off Campus: Off Campus

Salary Range: $18

Type of Position: Student

Position Time Status: Part-Time

Hours per Week: 2-10

Deadline to Apply: 10/28/2026

Anticipated Start Date: 10/06/2026

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.
Club Z! Tutoring is seeking dedicated tutors to work one-on-one with K-12 students in the Lexington area. Tutors will provide personalized, in-person instruction inside the student’s home using their classroom curriculum, study skills, and test prep programs (including SAT/ACT). This part-time role offers highly flexible scheduling, allowing you to set your own hours and make a difference.

Preferred Education / Experience

• - Bachelor’s Degree (BA) or an active teaching certificate preferred, but not required
• - Previous experience prepping students for the SAT or ACT
• - Minimum of 1 year of tutoring or teaching experience
• - Completed Associate Degree (AA) or current college junior status

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• - Strong academic background in your preferred K-12 subject areas
• - Reliable personal transportation required to travel to students’ homes

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.