Careers for High Performers

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

In spring of 2023, 100% of our staff had scored in the top 5% on the SAT or ACT; 33% were Rice affiliated; 20% were UH affiliated, 37% were graduate students, and 40% were experienced professionals.

Founded in a Rice University dorm room in 2003, we are Houston’s premier K12 tutoring, test prep, and academic publishing consultancy. We work with more than 1,000 Houston-area students a year.

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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.

  • If you’re interested in a full-time position, apply for our Assistant Manager or Editor positions.
  • If you’re interested in a summer-only position, apply for our full time Tutor Writer positions.

We do not hire summer-only, part-time tutors ordiscuss applications over the phone. 

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The General Manager reports to the Senior Manager and is responsible for the Assistant Manager. They help to ensure smooth daily operations while also conducting research into and publishing on topics that support the company’s mission; primary responsibilities include:

  • Communication with clients about needs, expectations, and satisfaction
  • Counseling parents and students about school and college admissions
  • Research, analysis, and writing of online articles about schools and education

General Academic seeks a self-motivated, creative, and personable individual to manage client relationships, tutor responsibilities, and knowledge capital.  Potential candidates should be personable, creative, and organized.  They must have an interest in education, technology, and publishing.

A bachelors degree is required, but a masters plus at least 3 years of applicable experience is preferred. Technically, candidates must have excellent written, oral, and computer skills.

Curiosity, creativity, and ownership are encouraged with every duty and role.

Learn more and apply on Indeed.

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For summer of 2023, we are hiring 2 full-time Intern Editors to:

  • Edit and produce e-learning videos
  • Edit and write e-learning content for math, English, and science

Interns will learn about education, technology, and publishing.

These individuals must meet the same qualifications as our tutors and may optionally tutor for additional pay outside of the internship hours.

This is a full-time, paid position for approximately 10 weeks between June 5 and August 18, 2023. Interns are expected to be in-office at least 4 days per week during normal business hours.

We will leave this ad up until the positions are filled.

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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 10 practice tests for the ACT,
  • And 10 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 $28/hr
  • Experienced hires (Pros) start at $39/hr
  • Promotion levels can increase pay by over 100%
  • Available health insurance & retirement plans

Did you know that most tutoring companies will classify you as an “independent contractor” versus an “employee”? This legal classification has a major financial impact on you; you will owe the IRS upwards of 15% in self-employment tax—in addition to your standard income tax—at the end of the year. Furthermore you won’t be protected by your employer’s business insurance should something go wrong.

At General Academic, all of our in-office and in-home tutors are W2 employees, meaning that you don’t have to pay self-employment tax, and you’re covered by our insurance—and the huge roof over our 9,000 square foot office!

Don’t make a costly mistake; General Academic is Houston’s number one tutor employer.

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 50+ 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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