Tutor Instructor

Carnegie Learning • Pittsburgh, PA

21d • $20 - $35 • Remote

About The Position

Carnegie Learning is hiring experienced, engaging educators to provide virtual academic support to K–5 students in Mathematics and English Language Arts. Tutor Instructors deliver Carnegie Learning-provided lessons and materials in one-on-one and small-group settings of up to six students. They use their instructional expertise to make lessons engaging, build connections with students, check for understanding, and adjust instruction to meet learners’ needs.

The role includes reviewing lesson materials before sessions, creating a welcoming virtual learning environment, supporting students with appropriate scaffolding or extension, and using student information and coaching feedback to strengthen instruction. Tutors are expected to attend reliably, complete required documentation and training on time, and communicate promptly about questions, technology issues, or schedule changes. The position includes onboarding, periodic observations, and coaching.

The current cohort is expected to begin onboarding on January 4, 2027, with tutoring sessions beginning January 19, 2027. Consistent availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time is strongly preferred. Candidates with partial availability may be considered for substitute opportunities. The role is part-time and remote in the USA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM- or literacy-related field.
• Current, valid teaching license or certification in the United States.
• Experience teaching or supporting grades K–12.
• Experience using Common Core State Standards in Mathematics or ELA.
• Student-centered teaching style, including the ability to build relationships, check for understanding, and adapt instruction when students need a different approach.
• Professional communication, dependable follow-through, and openness to feedback and coaching.
• Reliable access to a computer, high-speed internet, webcam, and microphone.
• A quiet, professional, distraction-free environment for virtual tutoring.
• U.S. residency and work authorization.
• Ability to complete required training, employment documentation, background checks, and fingerprinting by established deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher.
• Experience supporting struggling and/or advanced learners.
• Special education experience or certification.
• Experience supporting English language learners or multilingual learners.
• Bilingual instructional ability.
• Familiarity with school district technology systems, learning management systems, or virtual instructional platforms.

Responsibilities

• Review provided lesson materials before each session and prepare to deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction.
• Create a welcoming virtual environment and build relationships that help K–5 learners feel comfortable, motivated, and ready to participate.
• Lead one-on-one or small-group Mathematics and ELA sessions using Carnegie Learning lessons, materials, and virtual tools.
• Use purposeful questions and student responses to assess understanding, address misconceptions, and adjust instruction in the moment.
• Provide encouragement, scaffolding, or extension based on students’ learning needs.
• Use available student information and coaching feedback to strengthen instruction and support student progress.
• Maintain dependable attendance, complete required documentation and training on time, and communicate promptly about questions, technology issues, or changes affecting scheduled sessions.
• Participate in onboarding, periodic observations, and coaching, and apply feedback to improve the student experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time