Part-Time Tutor for 5 Children (Math, Reading, Homework Support Including Sciences)

Location: Remote
Hours: Monday-Friday, 2-3 hours per day

About the Position

We are a family in Oregon, USA looking for a reliable, patient, and engaging online tutor to help our children build strong study habits and improve academically.

This role is not only about teaching academic subjects. We are looking for someone who can encourage accountability, help students stay focused, assist with homework, and communicate progress to parents.

Our children range in age from 9 to 16 years old. Some students may need additional encouragement, structure, and help staying focused during study sessions.

Former teachers strongly preferred.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please attach your resume.
Please include a 1-2 minute video introduction.
Applications without a resume will not be considered.
Applications without a video introduction will not be considered.
Applications that do not answer all qualifying questions below will be automatically rejected.

Responsibilities

Assist with math, reading, and homework
Help children stay focused during study sessions
Encourage good study habits and personal responsibility
Work with children who may be distracted, unmotivated, or struggling academically
Assist students with understanding school assignments
Build positive relationships with students while maintaining structure and accountability
Provide a brief daily progress report to parents after each session

Schedule

Monday-Friday
Approximately 2-3 hours per day
Long-term position preferred

Requirements

Strong spoken and written English
Experience teaching or tutoring children
Patient, encouraging, and dependable personality
Stable internet connection and webcam
Comfortable teaching students of different ages and abilities
Able to provide consistent attendance and communication

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed Professional Teacher (LPT)
Education degree
Classroom teaching experience
Experience working with ADHD students
Experience working with struggling or underperforming students
Experience teaching elementary, middle school, or high school students

Compensation

Up to $5/hr depending on experience.

*** IMPORTANT ***

Applications that do not answer ALL questions below will be automatically rejected.

To confirm that you carefully read this job posting, please begin the FIRST LINE of your response with:

"I enjoy helping students succeed."

Qualifying Questions

Tell me about your teaching or tutoring experience.
Were you previously employed as a teacher in a school?
School name(s):
Position:
Years taught:
Grade levels taught:
Are you a Licensed Professional Teacher (LPT)? If yes, please provide details.
What ages of children have you worked with?
What subjects are you comfortable teaching?
Have you worked with children who have ADHD, learning disabilities, or difficulty focusing? Please provide specific examples.
Describe a difficult student you worked with and how you handled the situation.
If a child refuses to do their work and says, "I don't want to do this," what would you do?
How would you motivate a teenager who is failing classes and does not want help?
Are you comfortable providing a short daily progress report to parents after each session?
What is your internet speed?
What backup internet solution do you have if your primary connection fails?
What days and hours are you available Monday through Friday (Philippine Time)?
What is your expected hourly rate in USD?
Why do you enjoy working with children?
What is your teaching philosophy when working with students who are struggling academically?
Please record a 1-2 minute video introducing yourself and explaining:
Your teaching experience
Why you enjoy working with children
Why you would be a good fit for this position

Thank you for your application. We look forward to hearing from you.