AP Humanities Tutor (Part-Time) - High School & AP
About The Position
Teacher Tutors is hiring an experienced part-time Humanities tutor to provide one-on-one support to high school students in honors and AP-level English, history, and social science courses. The role is suited to an educator with extensive AP instruction experience, strong analytical reading and writing skills, and an interest in individualized student support. Students range from those developing core skills to those preparing for advanced AP coursework and exams. Tutoring sessions take place in students’ homes, at a library, at the company’s Livingston, New Jersey office, or online. Most clients prefer in-person tutoring. Tutors set a preferred travel radius, and the company matches them with families within that range. The position is part-time and flexible, with availability needed during afternoons, evenings, or weekends in the school year and additional capacity around exam season and finals. Compensation is $40–$50 per hour, based on degree and experience. Most part-time tutors join as W-2 employees; 1099 contractor status is also available subject to specified insurance and LLC requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in English, history, political science, a humanities or social science field, or a closely related area.
- Extensive experience tutoring or teaching at the AP level in at least one humanities subject, with command of the analytical reading and writing required.
- Demonstrated mastery of the humanities course or courses supported, including ability to work with advanced coursework.
- Tutoring, teaching assistant, or classroom teaching experience with students at relevant grade levels.
- Working familiarity with relevant AP course and exam descriptions, such as AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP U.S. History, AP World History, AP European History, AP U.S. Government, AP Psychology, or AP Human Geography, and common student challenges including thesis construction, use of evidence, document-based questions, and timed essay writing.
- Strong communication skills and patience when working with students who may be frustrated, anxious, or burned out.
- Ability to plan individualized sessions and adapt in real time, including explaining concepts in multiple ways.
- Availability for afternoon, evening, or weekend hours during the school year, with extra capacity around exam season and finals.
- Comfort with educational technology.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license for in-home sessions.
- For optional 1099 contractor status: carry professional liability insurance and operate through a registered LLC; documentation is requested during onboarding.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or PhD candidates are welcome.
- Strong outcomes with AP humanities students, such as grade improvement, AP score gains, or successful essays.
- Versatility across multiple humanities subjects to support students taking more than one AP course.
- Experience as an AP Reader or scorer, or deep familiarity with AP free-response scoring.
- Familiarity with major textbooks and curricula commonly used in the relevant courses.
- Real-world or professional experience in writing, research, journalism, law, or academia.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized one-on-one humanities tutoring tailored to each student’s course, instructor expectations, and learning goals.
- Plan lessons and prepare materials, including close-reading practice, essay and free-response coaching, document-based and source analysis, thesis and argument development, review guides, and exam-preparation schedules.
- Develop students’ analytical reading, evidence-based argument, persuasive writing, source evaluation, and timed essay skills alongside course-specific knowledge.
- Coach students on the essay and free-response formats and rubrics used in AP humanities exams.
- Track student progress and adjust pacing, materials, and difficulty based on results.
- Submit a brief session note after each tutoring session and raise concerns early with the Director.
- Communicate clearly and warmly with parents.
- Contribute to shared team practices by sharing effective approaches, asking questions, and helping improve tutoring quality.
Benefits
- W-2 employment includes payroll and tax handling by Teacher Tutors and liability coverage during sessions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
