Academic Tutor

About the role

Prep Academy Tutors of Raleigh-Durham seeks dedicated tutors to support students in grades K–12 across various subject areas. This role provides personalized, one-on-one instruction tailored to each student's academic needs, learning style, and goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one academic tutoring in core subjects (Math, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and/or Foreign Languages)
• Support students with homework, study skills, executive functioning, and test preparation
• Develop individualized learning plans based on student needs and assessment results
• Track student progress and provide regular updates to families
• Foster a positive, encouraging, and professional learning environment
• Travel to students’ homes throughout the Raleigh-Durham area

Requirements

• Master’s degree or teaching certification
• Strong subject-matter expertise in at least one core academic area
• Prior teaching or tutoring experience (classroom, private tutoring, or small-group instruction)
• Able to differentiate instruction for diverse learners
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Reliable transportation

Qualifications

• You hold a valid North Carolina teaching certificate or the equivalent thereof
• You are a current student teacher pursuing a teaching certificate
• You have 2 or more years of experience as a classroom teacher in a private, public, or charter school
• You have experience as a lecturer/course instructor at an accredited U.S. university or college
• You are a Master’s/PhD student with experience as a teaching assistant at an accredited U.S. university or college

Skills

• Ability to adapt to different learning styles
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in technology and online platforms

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Ongoing professional support
• Meaningful, long-term relationships with students and families

Pay

Competitive hourly compensation

Schedule

Flexible scheduling based on availability and student demand