Careers

General Academic continuously seeks outstanding intellectuals to join our team. We are brilliant, charismatic, and accomplished–and we want you.

In spring of 2020, 100% of our staff had scored in the top 5% on the SAT or ACT; 40% were Rice affiliated; 30% were UH affiliated, 23% were graduate students, and 40% were experienced professionals. In 2020, 100% of our graduating tutors were heading to medical school.

Founded in a Rice University dorm room in 2003, we are one of Houston’s largest, most respected, and established integrated tutoring, test prep, enrichment and publishing companies.

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We are actively hiring for the following positions:

Our Peer & Pro Tutors comprise the majority of our staff and tutor students in everything from 1st grade reading to linear algebra and organic chemistry. They possess raw brilliance but also empathize and communicate well.

One-to-one private tutoring is usually in a client’s home but may also take place in-office. Study Lounge and course instructors work out of our office.

This position benefits from flexible hours and assignments. If hired, Tutors can decide when, how long, and with whom they want to work.

Note that we do not hire summer-only tutors.

Click here to learn more and apply online.

The Assistant Manager reports to the General Manager and helps to ensure smooth daily operations while also conducting research into and publishing on topics that support the company’s mission; primary responsibilities include:

  1. Communication with clients about needs, expectations, and satisfaction
  2. Coordination of student-tutor schedules and results management
  3. Research, analysis, and writing of online articles about schools and education

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We want you for you.

General Academic does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis covered by local law.

In spring of 2020, our staff was 40% female, 35% white, 32% Asian, 23% Hispanic, and 13% African American. 10% identified as being LGBTQ.

Why Choose General Academic

Knowledge Leadership

General Academic is a global leader in academic publishing:

  • Houston School Survey informs and advises more than 50k parents a year;
  • We have written nearly 30 practice tests for the ISEE,
  • And 7 practice tests for the ACT,
  • And 7 practice tests for the SAT;
  • Plus we’re writing digital content lessons.

Leading Compensation

We value your talent and compensate accordingly:

  • Undergraduates and recent alumni (Peers) start at $26/hr
  • Experienced hires (Pros) start at $33/hr
  • Promotion levels can increase pay by over 100%
  • We pay tutors’ W2 payroll taxes
  • Health insurance is available for full-time employees

Excellent Support

Working with General Academic means joining a supportive team:

  • Extensive training and internally developed teaching materials
  • Cloud-based, easy to use administrative tools
  • Team of 30+ collaborative tutors
  • Experienced and professional managers
  • Awesome loft study space

Fun and Flexible

We want you to be successful and enjoy your work:

  • Set the schedule and take the clients that you want
  • No car is required when tutoring in-office
  • Virtual meeting software for remote lessons
  • Social game nights and holiday parties
  • Access to our Study Lounge for your own studies

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