Tutor | Hermiona Education

Tutor (part-time, remote)

Competitive, based on experience, with potential for performance bonuses

7-20+ hours/week (more hours available if desired)

We are seeking up to ten highly skilled and experienced educators to join our remote team. This position offers the opportunity for long-term personal and professional growth, with the
potential to transition into a senior educational or management role in a short period of time (6-24 months) for highly motivated candidates

Because we are an intimate, customer-oriented company, we seek candidates who can thrive in additional roles beyond academic tutoring. Although every successful candidate will be a capable tutor, we also offer opportunities in the areas of college admissions essays guidance, signature course design for individual students, a range of mentorship roles including interest exploration, capstone project enactment, and internship matching, academic summer programs management, and academic consulting roles working directly with families. Most of the successful candidates will be qualified and motivated to grow into at least one of the roles above in addition to tutoring.

Exceptionally qualified, interested candidates will be automatically considered for an Associate Director of Education role (trial basis), for which we are especially interested in STEM experts but will consider all specialties.

Priority deadline is May 1. Final deadline is May 9.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, tailored tutoring for students of various academic levels on standardized tests like SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, GMAT, GRE. We will be hiring both STEM and ELA specialists, and we also seek 1-2 candidates who can teach test strategy for both STEM and English sections of standardized tests. At this time, we are not hiring TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo tutors unless they can fill other key roles in the company (e.g., essay support, mentorship);
• Plan lessons with skills-based objectives 1-2 months in advance (depends on the student) in order to meet specific academic goals. Regularly assess and report on student learning and adjust lesson plans accordingly to meet their unique needs;
• Foster a supportive, motivating environment to build students’ confidence and help them discover and achieve their highest dreams;
• Maintain regular communication with the Hermiona management (24-hour response time), who who will act as liaison with parents/guardians to keep them informed of progress and areas for improvement;
• Stay updated with the latest changes, strategies, and best practices associated with standardized tests and learning technologies.

We expect to see in the Ideal Candidate:

• You are looking for 4-7 hours/week in the next 3-6 months but open to 20+ hours in the coming 6-24 months;
• You have an undergraduate degree from a top-25 university in the U.S. or UK and a graduate degree (or are in the process of completing one) in any academic field;
• You have completed some form of pedagogical training, including teaching workshops for graduate students, and have experience in syllabus writing and course design;
• You can adapt your teaching style to meet the needs of diverse learners and conceptualize tutoring around student learning vs teacher performance;
• You are organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage deadlines effectively in a remote environment.
• You have experience preparing students for entrace exams such as SAT/ACT or SSAT/ISEE, and also IB, A-levels, GCSE, AP examinations, or any combination of these;
• You are looking for a role that has the potential to become your main source of income within 1-2 years.

Qualifications:

• Proven effectiveness in tutoring students with at least 2 years of experience;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner and motivate students with diverse learning styles;
• Comfort with virtual teaching platforms, tools, and resources for remote tutoring;
• A strong desire to make a long-term impact on students’ education through tutoring and other roles within the company, with the willingness to commit to at least 2 years with potential for advancement into a senior role.

What We Offer:

• Flexible schedule;
• Career growth and resume-building;
• Competitive pay;
• Diverse and inspiring team with backgrounds across academia, the arts, and business;
• Opportunity to build close personal relationships with students and share in their success.

If you are passionate about education and have a proven track record of success in a client-facing role, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join the Hermiona Education team. Looking forward to meeting you!