Tutoring Fellow - 2026-27

About the role

The Galin Education fellowship program provides high achieving recent college graduates with an opportunity to work closely with high school students and their families as they go through school and the college admissions process. Galin Fellows commit to one or two years with the organization providing tutoring, coaching, and mentoring to high school students, in mostly one-on-one environments.

Responsibilities

• Help students learn content and strategies for standardized admissions exams (ACT/SAT)
• Tutor students in math, science, or foreign languages
• Work with students to develop better executive functioning and study skills
• Learn other aspects of the organization under the guidance of Directors, including curriculum research, marketing and engagement, resource development, and developing community partnerships

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a selective college/university
• Score at or above the 95th percentile on either the ACT (roughly composite of 31 or higher, based on year of the test) or SAT (roughly score of 1400/2100 or higher, based on year of test)
• Previous experience in informal or formal education as a tutor, camp counselor, teacher, Sunday school teacher, etc.
• Ability to commit to the entire 2026-27 school year

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a selective college/university
• Score at or above the 95th percentile on either the ACT (roughly composite of 31 or higher, based on year of the test) or SAT (roughly score of 1400/2100 or higher, based on year of test)
• Previous experience in informal or formal education as a tutor, camp counselor, teacher, Sunday school teacher, etc.
• Ability to commit to the entire 2026-27 school year

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for education and student success

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with high school students and their families
• Opportunity to gain experience in informal or formal education settings
• Opportunity to contribute to curriculum research, marketing and engagement, resource development, and developing community partnerships

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Fellows may be part or full-time (20-40 hours per week) and are expected to work a schedule that includes evenings and weekends. This may allow fellows to take morning courses, complete graduate school applications, and/or take on other part-time jobs.