Online Tutor
Great Purpose. Great People. Great Opportunities. At Imagine Learning we empower potential by creating educational solutions that inspire boundless possibilities for every student, every day. We are passionate about innovating together to support educators in creating those special moments when students experience the joy of learning at its best. We also empower our team through a strong culture focused on career growth and development, flexible work-from-home arrangements, interesting and meaningful work, and a supportive and connected team.
About the role
This is a regular, part-time position based out of your home office. The Online Tutor serves students in Grades K–12 in core academic subjects, French, or Spanish across company products. The role partners with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality support that meets the diverse needs of students.
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 synchronous tutoring through chat, text, and audio communication across multiple grade levels and subject areas based on experience and content knowledge.
- Coach and provide content support to students across company platforms.
- Provide high-quality instruction with the goal of supporting conceptual understanding.
- Develop, prepare, and deliver synchronous instruction to students needing targeted interventions.
- Use resources and instructional best practices to provide effective instruction.
- Self-manage based on team metrics.
- Participate in continuous professional growth activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement instructional best practices.
- Attend and participate in professional development sessions.
- Complete the company and Synchronous Education Services onboarding program including the new hire mentor process.
- Communicate professionally with all stakeholders (students, colleagues, customers) using text, audio, and video technologies.
- Other duties as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field and at least 1 year of K-12 tutoring or teaching experience directly related to duties; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
- Current or past teaching certification preferred.
- Bilingual fluency preferred for French/Spanish positions.
- Proficiency in two or more of the following subject areas: Social Studies, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Spanish, or French, as required by the position.
- Demonstrated growth mindset.
- Prior experience teaching or tutoring in a blended or online environment preferred.
- Proficient with the content offerings to support students and grade levels as assigned across the company.
- Highly motivated with excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop creative solutions and provide ideas to effectively assist students.
- Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills, self-directed, and able to handle multiple priorities with demanding timeframes.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to create a high-quality, results-driven, team-oriented environment.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and at least one online/blended learning platform.
- Must be willing and able to successfully obtain a fingerprint clearance within the first two weeks of employment.
Pay
Base pay is anticipated to be between $18.87 and $20.50 per hour. Eligible employees may also receive incentive/commission/annual bonus pay based on individual and/or company performance. Compensation may vary based on factors such as individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including 401k plan with a company match
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Access to on-demand mental health resources
- Employee and social media referral bonuses
- A wide variety of professional development programs
- Work-from-home opportunities that foster work/life balance