Virtual Online Elementary Math and Reading Tutor K-8 Fully Remote

BookNook is seeking tutors available to support students across the United States in math and reading, with availability most weekdays for at least one hour between 4 pm to 7 pm ET (additional hours welcome). Tutors must be ready to actively participate in the application and onboarding process to support students for the upcoming fall.

About the role

BookNook tutors work with school districts nationwide, meeting students in consistent, recurring weekly sessions. Tutors benefit from a supportive community, a virtual classroom, and fully provided lesson content—no prep or planning required. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct, positive impact on students' learning journeys.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-designed, best-practice math lessons to students in grades K–8, focusing on skills and topics at or below grade level.
• Build meaningful professional connections with students, creating an encouraging and motivating learning environment.
• Maintain consistent attendance, attending at least 80% of claimed sessions to provide stable support for students.
• Conduct sessions from a clean, distraction-free environment with reliable technology (computer, webcam, high-speed internet).

Requirements

• Experience in classroom teaching, EL/ESL/ELL, tutoring, coaching, or similar student support; online instruction experience and a college degree preferred.
• Ability to build rapport and provide supportive corrections to students.
• Reliable, high-speed internet connection (minimum 20 mbps) and a computer with a webcam.
• Must reside in and tutor from one of the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, or Wyoming.
• All sessions must be conducted from within the 50 United States or Washington, DC.

Schedule

• Follows the school year (September to May), with most sessions lasting 30 minutes.
• Availability must include at least one hour between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM ET on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays (peak demand window).
• Tutors have full control over their schedules but are encouraged to claim sessions during high-demand hours for maximum bookings.
• Tutors may drop up to 20% of claimed sessions, which can be covered by peers in the tutor community.

Pay

• Base pay rate: $20 per hour ($10 per 30-minute session).
• Opportunities for seasonal incentive payments for specific sessions.

Benefits

• Zero lesson prep: All curriculum materials, lesson structures, and virtual tools are provided.
• Ultimate flexibility: Claim sessions individually or as recurring series, with seamless backup coverage for up to 20% of claimed sessions.
• Paid for completed, attended sessions regardless of student attendance.
• Join a collaborative national community of educators delivering a proven, highly effective tutoring program.

Application Process

• Submit an online application using a personal email.
• Applicants may be invited to submit a 5-minute recorded demonstration of their tutoring style using provided sample lesson content.
• Invitation to a 15-minute virtual meeting with the BookNook team to discuss the role.
• Onboarding steps include setting up a payment account, completing an FBI background check (reimbursed up to $99), and completing a paid, self-paced tutor certification.