Do you have a passion for helping kids but don’t want full-time work? Are you a lifelong learner?
Specialty Tutoring may be a good fit for you!

We will be accepting resumes in late 2024 for training in early 2025.  Scroll down for more information on our part-time positions.

 

Specialty Tutoring welcomes positive, patient, flexible, and caring people who want to help children realize their potential and feel optimistic about learning. Our instructional staff operates as a team united by the philosophy that every child’s unique needs can by met through targeted and individualized teaching methods. There is a high level of personal satisfaction involved in this job as you see your training and effort result in recognizable changes in a child’s self-confidence and ability, and as you build meaningful relationships with the families and fellow staff.

Check out this short video to hear from some of our staff and parents about how you can make a difference by joining the Specialty Tutoring team:


 

POSITIONS:

LEARNING SPECIALIST:

Make a difference — become a Learning Specialist!

Work 1:1 onsite with K-8 students in one or more of the following curriculum areas: reading, comprehension, math, or writing. Training and ongoing mentoring is provided in our research-based programs which are used to boost kids’ academic and cognitive skills.

Be an active part of each child’s journey and never stop learning yourself! Our growing team of positive educators empower struggling kids by giving them the skills and confidence they need to reach their learning potential.

As a Learning Specialist, you will:

  • Analyze evaluation score to determine student objectives.
  • Use our programs and materials to prepare lesson plans for each session.
  • Communicate with parents after each session and send home assignments.
  • Use positive strategies for behavior management when needed.
  • Keep an organized binder & required paperwork for each student.
  • Build relationships with students that motivate & inspire them to give their best effort.

This position is:

  • Part-time – 2 to 4 after-school/evenings a week at our learning center (10 to 20 hours including lesson planning). Additional daytime hours or offsite placements may be available.
  • Professional – Previous experience with school-aged children required. Degree preferred.
  • Long-term – Due to the amount of time and resources invested in the training process, we seek candidates who are at a place in life to commit to a minimum of 2 years employment. We do not hire for temporary or summer-only work.
  • Year-round & Flexible – Choose a school year & summer schedule that fits your needs.

ACCEPTING RESUMES NOW! Training will take place in February & March 2025. Please email your resume to [email protected]

 

ACADEMIC COACH:

Coaches aren’t just for sports – become an Academic Coach!

Coaches choose a focus in either LANGUAGE ARTS or MATH for Middle & High School

Provide 1:1 homework help, test prep, and study skills to middle & high school students (grades 6th– 12th) in your chosen focus area of either language arts or math. Training is provided in executive function skills that play a strong role in young adults’ academic success and independence.

Inspire the next generation and never stop learning yourself! Our growing team of positive educators empower struggling kids by giving them the skills and confidence they need to reach their learning potential.

As an Academic Coach, you will:

  • Complete academic surveys with parents and students to determine student objectives.
  • Use your experience in specific subject areas to instruct and review concepts and effectively study for tests.
    • Language Arts Focus: English and other courses that rely heavily on reading comprehension and writing
    • Math Focus: Algebra (pre, I & II), Geometry, and science courses that rely on math and problem-solving skills.
  • Utilize students’ online textbook and digital course materials via common platforms and devices used in today’s classrooms.
  • Guide and motivate students to set goals, monitor their own performance, use time efficiently, organize school-related work, and take a strategic approach to school.
  • Communicate with parents to foster a team approach to each student’s success.
  • Keep organized records for each student.

This position is:

  • Part-time & Flexible – 2-4 after-school/evenings a week at our learning center (8 to 20 hours including lesson planning).
  • Professional – Previous experience with middle or high school students required. Degree preferred.
  • Long-term – Due to the amount of experience gained with each student, we seek candidates who are at a place in life to commit to a minimum of 2 years employment. We do not hire for temporary or summer-only work.
  • Mostly School-year Based – Since the focus is on homework help and test prep, sessions take place mostly during the school months with the potential for summer opportunities.

ACCEPTING RESUMES NOW! Training time to be determined based on student demand. Please email your resume to [email protected].