AP Literature & AP Language Tutor
About The Position
Top Score Education is seeking a part-time, 1-1, in-home high school tutor in Northern Virginia, DC, or Maryland. The role involves teaching, mentoring, and guiding students in AP Literature and Composition and AP Language and Composition. The ideal candidate will have experience in these areas, a strong grasp of rhetorical analysis, literary critique, and essay composition skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Current or former AP teachers are highly encouraged to apply. The position requires strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with a commitment to collaboration. Tutors will conduct private lessons in student homes, develop lesson plans, and maintain communication with parents and students.
Requirements
- Experience tutoring or teaching AP Literature, AP Language, and high school English courses.
- Strong grasp of rhetorical analysis, literary critique, and essay composition skills.
- Bachelor's degree required (degree in English, Humanities, Education, or a related field preferred).
- Current or former AP Literature and/or AP Language classroom teachers are highly encouraged to apply!
- Energized to foster positive relationships with our client families.
- Highly focused, organized, keen time management, attention to detail, and ability to follow processes.
- Fast, consistent, and direct communication.
- Committed to continuous student/tutor/team collaboration.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
- A weekly commitment of a minimum of 8 teaching hours per week (for example, 1–2 weekday evenings and one weekend day).
- Consistent access to a car (work is primarily in students’ homes 1:1) and willingness to drive up to 30 minutes to a lesson (travel bonus for longer travel).
Nice To Haves
- Past experience teaching/tutoring AP Literature and Composition and AP Language and Composition.
- Experience teaching or tutoring honors English, creative writing, or college essay prep.
Responsibilities
- Academic planning and instruction (including AP exam strategy, essay drafting/editing, and literary analysis).
- Conduct 60–120 minute private individual lessons in student homes, weekdays 4–10 pm, and/or weekends.
- Develop and maintain genuine, positive, and consistent communication with parents and students.
Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation.
- Travel bonus for longer travel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
