High School Tutor- IN-HOME and IN-PERSON

Prep Academy Tutors • Fair Oaks, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Prep Academy Tutors of Northern Virginia is seeking experienced, certified teachers and highly qualified educators to provide personalized, one-on-one in-home tutoring to high school students in grades 9–12 in the Fair Oakes area. Tutors work directly with students in their homes, creating focused learning environments where students can ask questions, build skills, strengthen confidence, and make meaningful academic progress. This role is well suited for current or former classroom teachers who enjoy the individualized nature of tutoring and want the opportunity to work closely with students outside of a traditional classroom setting. Prep Academy Tutors provides premium, individualized tutoring designed around the unique needs of each student and family, meeting students where they are and developing instruction around their academic goals, learning style, strengths, and areas for growth. The Northern Virginia team is committed to delivering high-quality, relationship-based educational support in the comfort and convenience of students’ homes, aiming to help students become more capable, confident, and independent learners.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or higher
• A valid Virginia teaching license/certificate or equivalent teaching credential
• Demonstrated classroom teaching experience
• Strong knowledge of at least one core academic subject
• Experience working with high school students
• The ability to adapt instruction for different learning styles, abilities, and academic levels
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, professionalism, reliability, and a student-centered approach
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to student homes
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Hold a valid Virginia teaching license/certificate or equivalent teaching credential
• Have current or recent experience as a certified classroom teacher
• Have at least two years of classroom teaching experience in a public, private, or charter school
• Have experience as a lecturer or course instructor at an accredited U.S. college or university
• Be a graduate student with relevant teaching or teaching-assistant experience at an accredited U.S. college or university

Nice To Haves

• Current or recent experience as a certified classroom teacher
• Experience teaching in a public, private, or charter school
• Experience supporting students with diverse academic needs
• Experience with standardized test preparation
• Experience teaching advanced, honors, AP, or college-preparatory coursework
• A master’s degree or higher
• Experience providing private tutoring or individualized academic instruction

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, one-on-one instruction to 9–12 students in the student’s home
• Provide support across one or more subject area, including Algebra, Calculus, English, Foreign Languages, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, and other academic subjects within your expertise
• Adapt lessons and instructional strategies to each student’s individual learning needs
• Reinforce classroom instruction, strengthen foundational skills, and help students master challenging concepts
• Assist with homework, organization, study strategies, and preparation for assessments and standardized tests
• Identify areas of academic difficulty and develop targeted strategies for improvement
• Establish positive, professional relationships with students and their families
• Monitor student progress and communicate meaningful observations and updates
• Encourage students to take ownership of their learning and develop greater academic confidence
• Maintain a professional, supportive, and productive in-home learning environment
• Travel to students’ homes

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
• Flexible scheduling based on your availability and student demand
• One-on-one teaching in students’ homes
• The opportunity to use your classroom expertise in a more personalized setting
• Professional support from the Prep Academy Tutors team
• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students and families
• The ability to make a measurable difference in students’ academic development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level