English Tutoring Specialist

About the role

Frontier Tutoring is how Alaskans get ahead. Founded in 2008 by students at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Frontier Tutoring has grown into Anchorage’s largest educational support provider. Through academic tutoring, SAT/ACT prep, and college admission counseling, we help students build confidence, master challenging material, and move toward the futures they want. We’re part of North Star Tutors Inc., Alaska’s largest educational support services brand, supporting students in communities across the state.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and, occasionally, small-group instruction
• Get to know your students and adapt your teaching style to how they learn best
• Help students set goals and develop a plan for reaching them
• Communicate with parents about student progress
• Cook up scheduling and other routine matters with students, families, and our team
• Complete lesson notes and other brief administrative reports
• Check and respond to work-related emails and messages within 24 hours
• Participate in company meetings, training, and professional development
• Represent Frontier Tutoring professionally when working with students and families

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Demonstrated strength in the subjects and grade levels you are applying to teach
• Experience tutoring, teaching, mentoring, coaching, or otherwise helping others learn is preferred
• Comfort using computers and learning new software
• At least one year of customer-facing experience is preferred

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for people who know their subject well, enjoy explaining things, and genuinely like working with students. Tutoring Specialists have a lot of control over their own availability, and we match students with tutors based on subject expertise, personality, and scheduling. Hours vary depending on student demand and are not guaranteed. We’re looking for tutors who can work with us throughout the academic year. We do not hire for summer-only positions. This position is especially well suited to current UAA students and recent graduates, though we welcome applications from qualified candidates from other backgrounds as well.

Experience & Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Demonstrated strength in the subjects and grade levels you are applying to teach
• Experience tutoring, teaching, mentoring, coaching, or otherwise helping others learn is preferred
• Comfort using computers and learning new software
• At least one year of customer-facing experience is preferred

SAT/ACT Prep

Our standards for test-prep instructors are intentionally high. To teach SAT or ACT preparation at Frontier Tutoring, you must demonstrate the ability to score in the 99th percentile on the corresponding section of the exam. You do not need to arrive already knowing our test-prep curriculum. We provide training on our instructional approach, strategies, materials, and program structure.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Frontier Tutoring LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone is treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, availability, and ability. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, caste, or any other legally protected status.

Reasonable Accommodation

Frontier Tutoring is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please feel free to reach out to us by email or phone.

Background Checks

Safety is a top priority at Frontier Tutoring. For this reason, all employees who will have contact with students or families throughout the course of their employment, regardless of position, will be required to submit to a background check. This background check will include federal, state, and local criminal records checks, a sex offender registry check, and a domestic watchlist check. Employees may be required to submit to additional background checks or verifications at any point during their employment.