Achievement Matters is a private one-on-one tutoring company serving families throughout Washington. We provide private tutoring to both private and public school students. We also offer free tutoring for students who qualify for Supplemental Educational Services through the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) act. We are seeking enthusiastic tutors who enjoy working with students in grades K-12 and can tutor in any of the following subjects including but not limited to: Reading/ Language Arts, Math, or Science. As a tutor you will be making a difference in a student's life in a career that's fun, rewarding, and flexible!
We are currently looking for tutors who:
-must be at least 18 years of age
-have previous experience teaching or tutoring or extensive knowledge in a particular subject
-must be punctual and dependable
-highly motivated
-self starter
-patient and caring
-are committed and passionate about teaching
-have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR a minimum of 60 post secondary units can apply, but must have previous tutoring experience
-know how to motivate children who are struggling in school and make learning fun
-possess sensitivity to social, economic and cultural diversity
Please indicate in your cover letter if you have any of the following:
-expertise in a particular subject area i.e. biology, geometry, history, etc.
-have experience working with learning disabled children
-fluency in a foreign language (A PLUS)
-experience tutoring students who qualify for Supplemental Educational Services through the No Child Left Behind program is (A PLUS)
Job Description:
Tutoring assignments will take place within a few miles from where the tutor lives or goes to school.
The majority of tutoring positions take place Monday through Thursday, between the hours of 3:00pm and 9:00pm. Some tutoring sessions can also be arranged on weekends or early mornings.
Tutoring sessions will be arranged around the tutor's schedule
Tutors will be hired part-time, as an independent contractor and will work anywhere between 2-20 hours a week.
Tutoring will take place at the student's home, library, or school in a one-on-one environment
Tutors will work with the same student(s) on an ongoing basis
Requirements: Tutors must have a reliable means of transportation, internet access, and MUST able to pass an extensive federal criminal background check.
You will be contacted by email for an interview if we feel that you are a right fit. No phone calls please.
COMPENSATION:
$18.00/hour (one-on-one) for tutors with advanced experience working with various special needs students
$20.00/hour (one-on-one) for tutors with a Masters, PhD, and/or Teaching Credential (Emergency teaching credentials are not valid)
$16.00/hour (one-on-one) for tutors with a Bachelor's degree from a four year university
$15.00/hour (one-on-one) for tutors who have an Associate's degree or completed a minimum of 60 credits
THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACT POSITION
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@myachievementmatters.com. Please indicate "Tutoring" in the subject of your email. No phone calls, please!