Math and Science Tutor

Math & Science Tutor

locations

All US – Remote

time type

Part time

job requisition id

R-100022

Driven by the mission to democratize education, Paper is the largest provider of educational support, supporting millions of students through partnerships with thousands of school districts. Paper helps deliver true educational equity through their category leading Educational Support System (ESS) that offers virtual access to 24/7 tutors and essay reviewers. Founded in 2014, Paper philosophically believes that all students should be given the tools and resources to reach their academic potential, independent of socio-economic status, geography, language or other barriers. We are headquartered in Montreal, Quebec with remote employees across the US and Canada. Paper is proud to have been named by GSV as one of the most transformational growth companies in digital learning.

Job Summary

**Flexible Remote Tutoring Opportunity: Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Impact on Students’ Lives!**

**Are you an experienced and dedicated educator? Are you passionate about leveraging technology to enhance students’ learning experiences? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!**

Paper is seeking skilled tutors in Math & Science to join our team starting in September. We’re committed to making education more equitable, and we believe in the power of personalized guidance and support to help students succeed. With our live, chat-based tutoring platform and voice notes feature, you’ll have the tools to engage with students and foster their skills and confidence.

Here’s why this opportunity is perfect for an enthusiastic educator:

Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: We understand that life can be unpredictable, and we value your need for a flexible schedule. Whether you’re juggling your master’s degree studies or other personal commitments, we’ll work with you to create a tutoring schedule that fits your life.

Job Security: Enjoy your summer knowing that when fall arrives, you’ll have a rewarding tutoring job waiting for you. You can take a well-deserved break and return to a fulfilling role where you can make a difference.

Professional Growth and Support: As a subject matter expert and educator, you’ll have the chance to hone your tutoring skills while making a meaningful impact on students’ lives. Our team is dynamic and supportive, always ready to assist you whenever you need guidance.

Creating an Equitable Learning Environment: Just like many of our amazing tutors, you believe in promoting critical thinking and respect for diverse beliefs and opinions. By fostering an inclusive learning environment, you’ll empower students to excel academically and personally.

Job Description

As a tutor with us, you’ll have a range of responsibilities:

• Engage in chat-based live tutoring, managing multiple students simultaneously in your area of expertise.
• Utilize the voice notes feature to communicate with students through asynchronous audio messages, which is beneficial for younger students and those with assistive technology needs.
• Encourage critical thinking while respecting diverse perspectives and being aware of your own biases.
• Conduct pedagogical assessments and provide valuable feedback to teachers and students.
• Create an engaging learning environment that boosts student confidence and fosters a genuine interest in learning.
• Contribute your knowledge and support to your peers, making a positive impact on the entire tutor team.
• Run multiple individual tutoring sessions covering various grades, ability levels, and subjects.
• Embrace a self-directed approach to learning and development, with ongoing support from your manager.
• Complete assigned tasks promptly and efficiently.
• Feel comfortable uploading a headshot for your tutoring profile, building connection and trust with students.

To succeed in this role, we’re looking for candidates who possess:

• Successful completion of a background check and fingerprinting during the onboarding process.
• At least 1 year of experience as a tutor or teacher, demonstrating your expertise in the subject matter.
• Experience working with children, showcasing your ability to connect with and support young learners.
• An undergraduate degree (or in the process of completion) in a relevant field, indicating your educational background.
• A genuine passion for learning and teaching, inspiring students to reach their full potential.
• Adaptability to diverse individual needs and learning styles, allowing you to provide personalized support.
• Comfort working at a computer for extended periods, ensuring seamless tutoring sessions.
• Comfort with a flexible schedule that may vary week-to-week based on student demand
• Ability to adjust to the ever-changing environment of education
• Willingness to be coached in aspects of tutoring by peers within the company
• Desire to grow as an educator within Paper

When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Dynamic team environment with strong support networks.
• Work-from-home flexibility, allowing you to create a comfortable workspace.
• Schedule flexibility based on your availability, providing a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement within our fast-growing company.
• The chance to make a real impact on education and contribute to creating a more equitable learning environment.

Scheduling:

We understand that student demand fluctuates throughout the school year. To accommodate this, we ask you to submit your availability on a weekly basis. Part-time tutors can expect to receive between 4 and 30 hours of tutoring shifts per week. We offer three blocks for you to create your availability within:

• Block 1: 4am – 5pm EST
• Block 2: 8am – 10pm EST
• Block 3: 5pm – 6am EST

Compensation:

We value your expertise and dedication, which is why we offer competitive compensation. Starting at $17.50/hour, wages are paid biweekly via direct deposit in your national currency.

If you’re ready to join a team that values your skills, flexibility, and commitment to making education more equitable, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to embark on a rewarding tutoring journey with us!

About Paper

Paper offers an exciting, dynamic, inclusive work environment putting excellence at the center of everything we do. Our mission is woven into the fabric of our culture, challenging our team to build meaningful and creative solutions.

We thrive when we collaborate with each other, and use integrity and selflessness to align our business decisions with our mission. We approach every challenge with positivity, achieving the outcome we want regardless of what gets in the way. Our tenacity propels our hyper-growth, where trust is key and we all strive to make an impact every day.

We believe that diverse teams build better products. Paper does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations.

Nobody checks every box, but the Paper team is built by passionate and innovative people who share our mission for democratizing education. If you don’t think you meet all of the requirements above but are still interested in the job, please apply.

PS. Equity is our mission! We make sure to treat all candidates equally: If you are interested please apply through our job board – our amazing talent team will reach out! Our team isn’t able to pass on any calls/ emails our way – and this makes sure that the candidate experience is smooth and fair to everyone.

Requisition ID

R-100022