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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-office but may also take place at a client’s home. Practice club and course instructors work out of our office.
This part-time position benefits from flexible hours and assignments. If hired, Tutors can decide when and with whom they want to work.
Please note that we do not:
- Hire summer-only tutors
- Discuss applications in-person or over the phone
Lead Tutor (Full-Time)
The Lead Tutor is both a student-facing educator and client-facing assistant manager. The Lead Tutor reports to the Associate Manager and has the following roles:
- Tutoring in-office students in advanced math and science
- Communication with parents about needs, expectations, and satisfaction
- Content writing including blog articles and instructional lessons
Candidate Profile and Required Skills
General Academic seeks a self-motivated, creative, and personable individual to tutor students and assist with daily management duties. Potential candidates should be academically accomplished, personable, and organized. They must have an interest in education, technology, and publishing.
A college education is required, and previous tutoring or teaching experience is strongly preferred. Academically, candidates should be able to tutor in advanced math and science plus standardized tests like ACT and SAT. Technically, candidates must have excellent written, oral, and computer skills.
Curiosity, creativity, and ownership are encouraged with every duty and role.
Delegation of Authorities
The Lead Tutor’s primary responsibilities can be defined within three categories:
Teach Students (50%)
- Tutor students 1-to-1 in subjects including advanced math, science, ACT, and SAT
- Teach test prep courses in subjects like ISEE, ACT, and SAT
Client Support (25%)
- Respond to client needs, answer questions, and recommend solutions
- Proactively identify future client needs and recommend solutions
Research, Analysis, and Publishing (25%)
- Analyze education data and publish findings at GeneralAcademic.com
- Write instructional lessons for use in our online learning platform
Schedule and Compensation
The Lead Tutor is generally expected to work in-office Monday-Thursday 1-9pm and Sundays 10am to 6pm. Schedule flexibility is possible particularly with late mornings and academic holiday periods like spring break, summer, and winter break.
The start date of this role is ideally on or before August 19, 2024.
Base salary is dependent on education and experience but will be in the range of $45,000 to $55,000.
Full benefits include:
- Health Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- 15 PTO Days + 10 Holidays
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