Test Prep/Academic Tutor (Mentor) General Application

Guidewell Global; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Training compensation

Remote work opportunities

Path to full-time

Job summary

Guidewell Global, in partnership with ESM Prep, seeks Academic Mentors to help high school students prepare for ACT/SAT and other subjects. Mentors work one-on-one, in-person in markets or virtually 2–3 times weekly, often evenings and weekends.

Applicants should have tutoring/teaching experience, reliable internet, and a willingness to travel to students' homes. The role offers part-time hours with potential for full-time and some remote work, plus training and travel reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Prior ACT/SAT tutoring experience; scores may be requested.
• Ability to tutor multiple high school subjects.
• Reliable internet access and own setup for online sessions.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students one-on-one for ACT/SAT and other subjects.
• Attend in-person tutoring at students' homes or tutor remotely 2–3 times per week.
• Support holistic student development and track progress.

Skills

ACT/SAT tutoring

Teaching experience

In-person tutoring

Multi-subject tutoring

Job description

Overview

ESM Prep and Guidewell Global are a group of passionate educators seeking new Test Prep 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 and Guidewell Global are part of Guidewell Education, a mission‑driven company representing a range of successful legacy brands in the education space. We are 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 guidewelleducation.com/about or guidewellglobal.com/about.

Job Description

Mentors will assist students one‑on‑one in preparing for college by readying them for the ACT and SAT exams and potentially other academic subjects, as well.

We call our tutors Academic 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 ACT/SAT. A past score or a score from a diagnostic test taken during the application process may be required
• Must be able to tutor in person in one of our markets or virtually 2 to 3 times a week
• Additional expertise in tutoring multiple high school subjects
• Available part‑time. Tutoring usually occurs on weekday evenings (after 3pm) and/or on weekends. Typical work schedule is Sunday‑Thursday. Although the majority of the work is online, you must be available for in‑person tutoring in students' homes
• Available to tutor through a full school year or longer
• Reliable internet access
• wage: $60‑$70/hr (academic tutoring in high school subjects starts at $60/hr while test prep tutoring starts at $70/hr)
• non‑taxed reimbursement for travel to students' homes
• additional compensation for training and administrative functions
• 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, partners, 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 based 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.