Tutor
About the role
The House is the World’s first Tutoring Lounge®—an energized, teen-only space where studying feels natural, social, and even fun. We are hiring smart, engaging tutors in math, science, humanities, and SAT/ACT prep. Tutors work paid shifts that combine private sessions with time as a Roaming Tutor in the Academic Lounge, helping students across subjects and reducing the unpaid gaps common in traditional tutoring jobs.
Responsibilities
- Tutor high school students in the subjects you know best
- If selected for our test-prep team, complete paid training in The House’s SAT and ACT strategies and curriculum
- Move between private sessions and the Academic Lounge during your paid shifts
- Jump in when students get stuck, explain hard ideas clearly, and help them keep moving
- Build real relationships with students and become someone they trust
- Work alongside remarkable tutors in a fun, eclectic community
Requirements
We look for tutors who are:
- Exceptional in one or more high school subjects
- Clear, patient communicators who can explain ideas in more than one way
- Comfortable connecting with teenagers
- Reliable, responsive, and ready to be part of a team
- Interesting people with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and interests
A bachelor’s degree and prior teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or other youth-facing experience are required. Prior SAT or ACT tutoring experience is strongly preferred for candidates seeking test-prep assignments.
Subjects We’re Hiring For
We are especially interested in tutors who can teach:
- Math: Algebra through Calculus, including Statistics
- Science: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
- Humanities: English, Writing, History, Social Sciences, and Economics
- SAT and ACT
You do not need to teach every subject. Deep expertise in one or more areas is what matters.
Schedule
A minimum of six hours of weekly availability is required. Most tutoring takes place after school, in the evenings, and on Sundays.
Pay
Earn top-of-market tutoring pay at $35–$45 per hour.
Benefits
- Tutor in an environment like no other, where you can enjoy your students and collaborate with other remarkable tutors
- Spend less unpaid time waiting between students or driving from house to house
- Build a convenient schedule around your availability while our team handles scheduling, student matching, and the details
- Get paid training in tutoring, SAT/ACT prep, and executive-function support