Tutor Instructor

Carnegie Learning, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Carnegie Learning, Inc. seeks Tutor Instructors to provide virtual math and English Language Arts support to K-5 students. You will deliver lessons, engage learners in small groups or one-on-one, and adapt instruction based on understanding.

Strong communication, reliability, and ability to work evenings are essential. Applicants should have a bachelor's in a STEM- or literacy-related field, an active US teaching license, and experience with Common Core standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM- or literacy-related field required.
• Current, valid teaching license or certification in the United States required.
• Experience teaching or supporting grades K-12.
• Experience using Common Core State Standards in Mathematics or ELA.
• Student-centered teaching style with ability to connect and adapt to learners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare to Teach: review lesson materials and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction.
• Connect With Students: build relationships and a welcoming virtual environment.
• Deliver Virtual Instruction: lead one-on-one or small-group Math and ELA sessions using Carnegie Learning materials.
• Check for Understanding: ask purposeful questions and adjust instruction as needed.
• Support Different Learning Needs: provide appropriate encouragement and scaffolding.
• Use Data and Feedback: utilize student information and coaching feedback to improve instruction.
• Communicate and Follow Through: maintain attendance and complete required documentation.
• Grow With Coaching: participate in onboarding and coaching to improve student experience.

Skills

Student-centered teaching

Relationship building

Check for understanding

Adapt instruction

Professional communication

Dependable follow-through

Openness to feedback

Coaching participation

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or literacy

Current US teaching license/certification

Experience teaching or supporting grades K-12

Master's degree or higher (preferred)

Residency and work authorization in the US

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Tutor Instructor

What We Seek

At Carnegie Learning, we believe educators are the key to creating the next generation of great thinkers. We are looking for experienced, engaging educators to provide virtual academic support to K-5 students in Mathematics and English Language Arts.

Tutor Instructors deliver lessons and materials provided by Carnegie Learning in one-on-one and small-group settings of up to six students. You will use your instructional expertise to bring the lesson to life, build strong connections with students, check for understanding, and adjust your approach based on the learners in front of you.

We are currently hiring for a cohort of tutors, who can consistently work Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5pm-7:30pm EST. Availability during these times on all three days is strongly preferred. Candidates with partial availability may be considered for substitute opportunities. This hiring group is expected to begin onboarding on January 4th, with tutoring sessions beginning on January 19th, 2027.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Prepare to Teach: Review the provided lesson materials before each session and arrive ready to deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction.
• Connect With Students: Create a welcoming virtual environment and build relationships that help K-5 learners feel comfortable, motivated, and ready to participate.
• Deliver Virtual Instruction: Lead one-on-one or small-group Math and ELA sessions using Carnegie Learning lessons, materials, and virtual tools.
• Check for Understanding: Use purposeful questions and student responses to identify what learners understand, address misconceptions, and adjust instruction in the moment.
• Support Different Learning Needs: Provide appropriate encouragement, scaffolding, and extension for students who need additional support or greater challenge.
• Use Data and Feedback: Use available student information and coaching feedback to strengthen instruction and support student progress.
• Communicate and Follow Through: Maintain dependable attendance, complete required documentation and training on time, and communicate promptly about questions, technology issues, or changes that may affect scheduled sessions.
• Grow With Coaching: Participate in onboarding, periodic observations, and coaching, and apply feedback to continuously improve the student experience.

What Should Be In Your Bookbag

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM- or literacy-related field
• Current, valid teaching license or certification in the United States
• Experience teaching or supporting grades K-12
• Experience using Common Core State Standards in Mathematics or ELA
• A student-centered teaching style, including the ability to build relationships, check for understanding, and adapt when students need a different approach
• Professional communication, dependable follow-through, and openness to feedback and coaching
• Reliable access to a computer, high-speed internet, webcam, and microphone
• A quiet, professional, distraction-free environment for virtual tutoring
• U.S. residency and work authorization
• Ability to complete required training, employment documentation, background checks, and fingerprinting by established deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher
• Experience supporting struggling and/or advanced learners
• Special education experience or certification
• Experience supporting English language learners or multilingual learners
• Bilingual instructional ability
• Familiarity with school district technology systems, learning management systems, or virtual instructional platforms

What Gives Us Purpose

Others teach what; we teach why. For over 25 years, Carnegie Learning has developed solutions that help students achieve Aha moments and set them up for long-term learning success. We're driven to find new, better ways to support teachers and reach more students, so we put our leading cognitive science research and real-world insights into solutions for how students think, learn, and do their best. This is a key part of our commitment to helping teachers spark student curiosity. As a Carnegie Learning team member, you'll work alongside a team of passionate individuals dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of students and educators.

What We Believe

We celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that define each person's individuality. This fusion of perspectives enriches our collective knowledge, fosters innovation, and empowers us all. Together, we can collectively and more effectively address issues that face our business and industry.

Carnegie Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.