Academic Tutor

About the role

Kate’s Tutoring is a fun, student-focused, and supportive online tutoring company. We’re passionate about helping students grow not just academically, but as thoughtful, curious citizens of the world. Our tutors are dynamic, creative, and genuinely love what they do — and we’d love to add more like-minded people to our team!

Who We’re Looking For

• Confident communicators with a warm and engaging teaching style
• Deep subject knowledge and ability to switch between different topics
• Enthusiasm for working with students
• Self-motivation, tech-savviness, and comfort with teaching on Zoom
• A flexible and professional approach
• US-based residency

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong mastery of subject(s) taught
• 2+ years of teaching or tutoring experience with K–12 students
• Academic background (GPA 3.5+ or equivalent)
• Fluency in English
• Reliable computer with webcam and fast internet
• Able to pass a background check (or provide a current teaching credential)

Important Requirements

• Reside in the United States
• Not hired in: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia

What You’ll Do

• Provide 1:1 or small-group tutoring in a fully remote setting
• Design personalized lesson plans and adapt on the fly as needed
• Track student progress and communicate with families as appropriate
• Foster student confidence, not just competence

The Details

• Position type: Independent Contractor
• Pay: $20–30/hour, based on experience and subject area
• Schedule: Flexible, but consistent weekly availability preferred. Evening and weekend availability is a huge plus
• Location: Remote (U.S.-based only)