How to Find a Tutoring Job

A tutoring job involves the supplemental instruction of an academic subject. Typically, tutors work with a student for a specified number of sessions to improve achievement in a particular area or skill set. Traditonal tutors are hired by tutoring agencies or parents to work on-site at a school, library or the student's home. But with the recent growth of web-based tutoring services, tutors are frequently hired to teach online in a virtual classroom. Because tutoring agencies have different requirements (most require a college degree and teaching certification), you need to do homework before you apply. Read more about how to find a tutoring job in the steps below.

Things You'll Need

• Paper
• Computer
• Printer
• Resume
• Newspaper
• Phone book

Instructions

Find an On-site Tutoring Job

1. Read local publications for a tutoring job. Browse classifieds in local newspapers for job notices.

2. Check for opportunities at tutoring agencies. Look for reputable tutoring agencies in the phone book, such as Sylvan and Huntington Learning Center. Call the agencies to inquire about available jobs.

3. Visit local schools to find tutoring jobs. Express your interest in providing tutoring services to students. Understand that the school will not release personal information about parents and students. But make it a point to leave your name and contact information so that it will be on file the next time parents ask about tutoring resources.

4. Find a tutoring job by advertising. Use a computer and publishing software to create a flyer that will promote your services. Include your contact information and the subjects you tutor. Print off the flyer and post it on bulletin boards in places parents frequent, such as the library or grocery store.

How to Find a Tutoring Job Online

1. Create your own tutoring job. Go to websites that offer free local classifieds. The largest site of this type is Craigslist.com. Write an ad for your services and post it in the “Services” section so that people seeking a tutor can contact you.

2. Read reviews written by other online tutors. Go to the Work-At-Home-Mom website, specifically the “WAHMS Who Tutor” forum for a list of tutoring agencies. It is one of the few resources where you can find feedback regarding web based tutoring agencies.

3. Find and apply for a tutoring job. When you find a reputable agency, go to the agency's website and fill out an application. Be advised the application and training process may take several weeks.

4. Register for a tutor referral service. You can try a website that allows you to complete a profile so that visitors interested in tutors can contact you for a job. But be aware that referral services frequently charge membership fees.

Tips & Warnings

• Create a resume for a tutoring job. Draft a resume that caters to your audience - parents and tutoring agencies. Be sure to highlight your education and teaching experience.

• Be aware of scams, especially in regards to online tutoring.

• Never apply for a tutoring job that guarantees compensation equal to that of a yearly salary. Tutors are independent contractors who work part-time for hourly pay.

Resources

• WAHM.com
• More Information About Tutoring