Chemistry Tutor

About us

We are supportive, rewarding, and fast-paced and our goal is to be an education company that accelerates learning. We believe learning is accelerated when content mastery is combined with passion. It is our goal to be the inflection point in a student’s education, unlocking the potential that is naturally inside of them.

Our work environment includes:

• Flexible working hours
• Casual work attire
• Lively atmosphere

Tutoring at Learner involves providing one-on-one instruction to students in a specific subject(s) or academic area. The tutor’s primary responsibilities include:

• Professional and timely communication with Learner, students and clients.
• Assessing students’ current understanding of the subject matter.
• Developing and implementing lesson plans that address students’ individual needs and learning styles.
• Delivering clear and engaging instruction to students.
• Monitoring students’ progress and providing feedback and support.
• Collaborating with parents, teachers (when appropriate) and other stakeholders to ensure student success.
• Managing your schedule to accommodate your student’s needs.
• Maintaining a positive and productive learning environment.

The Ideal candidate should be

• Passionate about helping students achieve their educational goals.
• Able to work independently, demonstrating strong initiative and resourcefulness in delivering effective tutoring
• Developing and implementing lesson plans that address students’ individual needs, materials, and learning styles.
• Flexible and able to explain material in multiple ways to ensure the student understands.
• Tech-savvy and able to utilize the tools necessary to conduct successful sessions.
• Engaging, fun, and having the ability to connect with students.
• Motivating and inspiring students to become lifelong learners.
• Most of all, patient. Our students need tutors who will be empathetic toward their struggles.

Our tutors should meet basic qualifications:

• 4 year degree required (non-negotiable)
• 3+ years of professional Chemistry tutoring experience (non-negotiable)
• 1+ years of professional online tutoring experience (non-negotiable)
• Fast, reliable internet connection
• Own a computer/laptop and headphones
• Own or willing to purchase a stylus/pen. Wacom is recommended but not required.
• Professional, quiet environment to conduct sessions
• USA-based bank account & USA SSN (non-negotiable)
• Strong subject matter expertise in the areas they will be teaching
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage time effectively

Compensation : $25 per hour

Time Commitment
This is a freelance role starting at approximately 10 hours per week, with the potential to ramp up, as needed. Availability on nights and weekends is required.

While we do work with students across all time zones and internationally, our core need for the foreseeable future is for tutors who have (A) at least 10-15 hours of aggregate weekly availability and (B) 70% of those hours available over the range of Monday-Thursday, between the hours of 3p-10p Eastern Time. By declaring availability in those specific peak hours, you maximize your earning potential with consistent, high-demand hours and can enjoy a more predictable & stable work schedule.

Location:
This is a fully remote position. We operate as a distributed team and can work from anywhere.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Remote

Application Question(s):

• One of the system requirements for the position is pen/tablet tool for annotation. Do you own a pen/tablet to use for tutoring?
• How many hours would you want to dedicate to this opportunity?
• The payment is $25.00 / hour. Does that work for you?
• What grade levels and subject areas of Chemistry are you comfortable and willing to tutor?
• Do you have a USA-based bank account & USA SSN?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• professional Chemistry tutoring: 3 years (Preferred)
• professional online tutoring: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Remote