Do you believe that a great instructor can inspire a student to achieve their potential?
Do you want to help more students and parents benefit from a service that makes a difference?
Are you looking for the opportunity to show your employer, your students, and yourself what youre capable of as a teacher…
Collegewise is looking for part-time tutors to instruct high school students in the ACT, SAT, ISEE/SSAT, Subject Tests, AP exams, IB subjects, academic subjects, and/or study skills. Were also looking for instructors to teach GRE and GMAT for grad students.
First, a quick introduction
Collegewise believes that the college admissions process has spun out of control for high school students and their parents. Since our founding in 1999, weve built the nations largest college counseling organization with over 60 highly trained counselors injecting guidance, perspective, and occasional cheerleading into the journey to college for the families who join our college counseling programs.
But finding and getting accepted to the right colleges arent the only areas where kids and parents need good advice. Weve seen the anxiety that academic and testing performance causes in kids. Weve seen the resulting obsession when families overestimate the importance of standardized test scores. Weve seen the literal and figurative prices families pay when their kids tutoring and test prep becomes a borderline full-time profession. We think theres a better way, one with gifted instructors who can unlock potential, a company that tells families the truth, and an ethos that puts prep in its proper place.
Now, weve built that better wayCollegewise Academic Services, the tutoring arm of our company. And were looking for the right instructors to join us to teach, tutor, and mentor.
Whats the job?
As a part-time tutor, youll instruct students privately at our offices, and in some cases, online (via Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, etc.). ACT/SAT tutors may also do some small group work with students. Were looking for people who are able to work at least ten hours a week, though the number of hours youll be offered will depend on your subjects of expertise and the volume of demand.
Youll be paired with a local Collegewise office with an existing trench of counseling students. We hope that your skills and results will drive additional referrals your way, but you wont have to shill for students when youre getting started.
Were not looking for people who equate part-time hours with part-time effort. This is less about the number of hours you work and more about the heart you bring to that work. And that engagement will go both ways here. Youll have a dedicated manager whos committed to your success. Youll be treated like a valuable addition to our team, youll be invited to our company holiday party, and youll be considered for some of our most iconic annual awards. In fact, some of our most indispensable colleagues are part-timers who have found their place here and now thrive doing their very best work.
Youll work hard, often in the evenings and on weekends when students are available. And youll also interact with parents who occasionally present you with customer service challenges. But youll have the training and support of your home office, clientele who appreciate your contributions, and the satisfaction of knowing youre doing important work that helps kids get where theyre hoping to go.
Who are we looking for?
First, a few basics. Youll need a four-year college degree and the ability to score in the required percentile for your chosen subjects:
ACT/SAT, Subject Tests, or AP exams: 99th percentile or above in selected subjects if you wish to tutor
Academic subjects: 95th percentile on associated Subject Test(s) or Assessments
GMAT and GRE tutors: 90th percentile
But grades, test scores, and degrees dont encapsulate tutors (or students). So heres a little more about the type of person who will thrive here.
Were looking for someone who makes work a way of life without making it your actual life. Someone whod rather be challenged by something important than phone it in for something mundane. You want to commit to a calling that matters to you, and you have high expectations of yourself, your job, and your employer.
You believe that great teaching is an art, one that deserves to be nurtured, valued, and put to the best use in helping students.
You are very comfortable relating to teens while simultaneously presenting yourself as a professional to adults. Youre astute, like a smarter, more responsible older brother or sister who remembers life as a teen but also knows the ropes around grown-ups.
You earn a reputation as someone who can be counted on. When you promise youll show up, literally or figuratively, you always show up. And you dont need a list of policies to know you should be on time, prepared, and professional.
You believe that every student has potential and you relish the chance to help them discover it. When a student struggles or a lesson just isnt resonating, you see it not as a frustration that impedes your progress, but an opportunity to showcase your pedagogy.
Youre comfortable flying solo but you also love lending a hand and being helpful to others. You enjoy success together with a team as much or even more than you do alone.
And most importantly, you believe in the vision of Collegewise. You want to be part of a smarter, saner approach to improving grades and test scores.
Salary, start date, and location
The hourly rate starts at $50. Wed like our tutors to start as soon as possible but can adjust the starting dates for the right people. Our part-time tutors can also qualify for health benefits (including medical, vision, and dental) and 401(k) matching after meeting eligibility requirements.
Whats the next step?
If your interest is piqued, please start by writing us a cover letter. Were most interested in learning why you want to tutor at Collegewise, and how you help students reach their goals. Like a great college essay, a great cover letter helps us get to know who you really are. Youre more interesting than a generic insert-name-of-company-here letter. So please be yourselfsmart, thoughtful, and maybe even funny. You might also consider checking out our five tips for job-seekers.
If you have questions about the job, first, please make sure youve read the above information (as great tutors advise their test-takers, always read the instructions carefully). If you still have questions our ad did not address, please contact Stefanie Toye at [email protected].
Thanks for reading our post. Wed love to hear from you, but if we dont, we hope you find the perfect professional fit someplace else