[Hiring] Part-Time High School Tutor @The Teacher Tutors

Role Description

Teacher Tutors is hiring high school teachers to join our team as part-time tutors, working one-on-one with students in grades 9 through 12. We're specifically looking for teachers with classroom experience in AP and college-prep (CP) level courses.

This is the work where teaching experience matters most. A high school junior preparing for the AP Calculus BC exam needs someone who has stood in front of a classroom of twenty AP students and knows the conceptual moves that unstick most kids.

You'll meet with students in their homes, online, or at our Livingston, NJ office. We match families to tutors based on your preferred travel radius.

Subjects in Demand

• Math: Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus (AB and BC), Statistics (AP and CP)
• Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics (1, 2, and C), Environmental Science
• English: AP Language, AP Literature, college essay coaching
• Social Studies: US History (APUSH), World History, Government, Psychology
• Test prep: SAT, ACT, and AP exam preparation

You don't need to cover all of these — most of our tutors specialize in one or two subjects they know deeply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one tutoring sessions in your area(s) of expertise, calibrated to the specific course the student is taking.
• Diagnose where the student actually is and build sessions around closing the gap.
• Prepare students for in-class assessments, AP exams, and standardized tests.
• Coordinate with parents on goals and progress, and with classroom teachers when invited.
• Track progress across sessions and adjust pacing, materials, and strategies based on what's working.
• Submit a short session note after each tutoring session.

Qualifications

• Valid high school teaching certification in your subject area — New Jersey, or equivalent certification from another state with NJ reciprocity.
• Classroom teaching experience with AP and/or CP-level courses in your subject area.
• Familiarity with the relevant exam structures — AP exam format, SAT/ACT sections.
• Strong communication skills with both teenagers and parents.
• Ability to adapt in real time when a planned approach isn't landing.
• Availability for after-school, evening, or weekend hours during the school year.
• Comfort with educational technology — Zoom or Google Meet for online sessions.
• Reliable transportation for in-home sessions.

Requirements

• Pay range: $40–$50/hour, based on certification, experience, and subject area.
• W-2 (default): Most part-time tutors join as W-2 employees.
• 1099 (optional): Tutors who prefer 1099 contractor status are welcome.

Coverage Area

We serve families across northern New Jersey, with most in-home sessions concentrated in Essex, Morris, Union, and Bergen counties. Online sessions are available statewide.

Nice to Have

• AP exam reading experience (current or former AP Reader for the College Board)
• Department chair, AP coordinator, or curriculum leadership experience
• Experience teaching in Livingston, Millburn, West Orange, South Orange/Maplewood, or other Essex County high schools
• College admissions or college essay coaching background
• Multiple subject areas — e.g., a math teacher who can also tutor physics
• Bilingual (Spanish, Mandarin, or other languages common in the communities we serve)