Careers

Opening: Test Prep Tutors for EST-PST hours (Independent Contractor)

‍We’re seeking exceptional test prep tutors, primarily for SAT and ACT. Would you like to join us?

Russell Tutoring & Consulting (RTC) is an independent boutique education company now celebrating our 10th year.  We offer virtual 1-to-1 tutoring to students across the United States and around the world. We also offer in-person tutoring and small-group classes at our West Philadelphia office, as well as weekend classes in Montgomeryville, PA.

We specialize in healthy test prep: our programs emphasize calm, confident, focused test-taking by mindful test-takers. RTC is the only test prep company that pairs expert performance coaches with test specialists to nurture our students' success.

We’re hiring talented, knowledgeable, reliable, enthusiastic, and inspirational test prep instructors. We will especially consider teachers who have either mindfulness experience or training, or who are also qualified to tutor ISEE/SSAT/HSPT, GRE/GMAT/MCAT, other STEM subjects, and/or Writing. 

As a test prep instructor with RTC, you’ll meet with students weekly; evening and weekend availability is a must. Depending on the admissions exam, you’ll usually support middle and high school students preparing for specific test dates. Some are high achievers aiming for elite scores, while others find RTC because test-taking is a monumental challenge. Of course, their executive functioning will vary; some will also need scaffolding support and mentoring in study skills, especially those most effective for test-taking.

To learn how RTC does test prep differently from other companies, please visit our website.

Why Tutor with RTC?

• Unique, customizable curriculum, paid training, and flexible scheduling

  Competitive compensation ($50-$80/hr) that scales with increased time commitment and student load

• Minimum student load of 3 (≈6 paid hours/week); additional hours and clients are available as desired, and some of our tutors are very busy!

• Dedicated students who want to achieve — teaching is a pleasure for our tutors ‍

• Best-fit student–tutor pairings that match your instructional interests and strengths

• Collaboration with Mindfulness Performance Coaches; our team works closely together

• Nurturing work environment where our thorough RTC assessment empowers you to customize teaching

• Weekly 15-30 minute collaborative support call with RTC staff so you’re never expected to resolve challenges alone

• Ongoing input into student plans: RTC values your recommendations to families

• Paid professional development on new test developments, mind–body science, and teaching insights

• Rewarding work: our students often grow magnificently and are usually highly successful

Qualifications:

‍Background & Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• ‍ Legal permission to work and earn income in the United States.

• ‍ At least two years’ experience tutoring ACT and/or SAT. Please speak to this experience specifically in your cover letter.

• ‍ The ability to score in the 95th percentile on either exam, timed. (1430+ SAT or 32+ ACT)

• ‍You must be able to confidently teach ALL SAT/ACT sections, including verbal (grammar, writing, & reading), math (basic math, algebra I & II, geometry, and trigonometry/precalculus), and science. No exceptions.

• ‍ Ability to tutor students effectively in assigned content according to the student assignment and RTC guidelines, virtually or in-person.

• ‍Knowledge of Desmos and TI-84 calculators. ‍

Capacity:

• A reliable computer and internet connection for virtual tutoring.

• Reliable transportation for in-person or classroom teaching (if you live in the Philadelphia area and are interested in this work).

• ‍ Ability to maintain a minimum load of 3 students (approximately 6 hours of tutoring per week), preferably more.

Adulting & Dedication:

• ‍ Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of all student and family information.

• ‍ A genuine interest in teaching holistic college-readiness skills through mindful test prep.

• ‍ Positivity and a passion for supporting diverse students on their path to success. We want our students to feel valued, heard, and important!

• ‍ Openness to learning evidence-based mind-body strategies and implementing them with students in test prep.

• ‍ Ability to center on the student and make the student’s needs the driver of each lesson.

• ‍ Willingness to commit to well-compensated training. New tutors participate in 6-30 hours of training, depending on their background.

• ‍ Ability to manage all aspects of lesson scheduling and administration independently.

• ‍ Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• ‍ Reliability, initiative, and promptness.

• ‍ Positivity, creativity, collaboration, flexible thinking, and a desire to grow.

• ‍ Desire to commit to a long-term contract position — at least 2 years. We invest in training and mentoring our tutors, so we ask that you come to us with longer-term employment in mind. Our tutors generally stay with us for years.

‍ ‍Responsibilities:

• ‍Commit to working with each assigned student from the start to the end of their tutoring journey at RTC.

• ‍ Invest in every student’s success with dedication, compassion, and kindness. We believe in clear student-teacher and work-life boundaries, but we understand that for students to grow, their teachers must care.

• ‍ Recognize and cherish each student for their unique value and qualities. Practice equity, equality, and inclusion in all communication.

• ‍ Contact each tutoring family within 24 hours of receiving a new student assignment.

• ‍ Schedule, communicate, and keep appointments promptly according to established company norms.

• ‍ Immediately inform RTC of any lesson cancellations.

• ‍ Thoroughly prepare for each lesson and begin every lesson promptly.

• ‍ Teach students test prep according to RTC’s mindful philosophy and student-centered approach.

• ‍ After each lesson, write online progress notes (~1 page) within 24 hours, based on RTC company guidelines.

• ‍ As needed, collaborate with RTC’s Mindfulness Performance Coaches in supporting students toward success.

• ‍ Meet collaboratively for 15-30 minutes weekly with RTC to share concerns and receive support, as needed.

• ‍ Inform RTC expediently of any acute concern with a tutoring program.

• ‍ Communicate with students and parents about their tutoring programs, as needed.

• ‍ Cheerlead your students: as appropriate, text them before and after their Test Day.

• ‍ Collect data: have your students send you a voice memo after Test Day describing their specific and detailed test experience; share details with their mindfulness coach and RTC.

• ‍ Collect student ACT or SAT score results and communicate them to RTC promptly.

• ‍ As needed, provide input to RTC after your student’s SAT and ACT results about possible next steps if your student wishes to continue tutoring toward their score goal.

• ‍ Post score summaries and ask for family reviews.

• ‍ Take an official ACT exam at least once per year (with remuneration).

• ‍ Any other reasonable duties as deemed appropriate by RTC.

Schedule:

‍ Tutoring generally occurs outside school hours, so weeknight and weekend availability is required. We work with students in many time zones and are seeking candidates with weeknight availability between 12-9pm PST. The successful candidate must have multiple weeknights and one weekend day (6-hour block) available for students in varied U.S. time zones, EST-AKST.

‍ Please send your cover letter and a résumé highlighting your relevant tutoring/teaching experience to info@russelltc.com. If you’re also interested in tutoring students in-person at our West Philadelphia office or teaching SAT/ACT classes on weekends in Montgomeryville, PA, please note that on your application.

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‍Opening: STEM Subject Tutors (PT IC Position)

‍We’re building our company with the best! Would you like to join us?

Russell Tutoring & Consulting, LLC, is currently seeking kind, knowledgeable, reliable, and enthusiastic subject tutors who are passionate about teaching STEM subjects, from academic level to AP.

‍RTC is an independent boutique education company now celebrating our 10th year. We offer virtual 1-2-1 tutoring to students across the United States and internationally.

‍We offer mindful test prep, academic, and writing tutoring; performance coaching; and mindfulness coaching for all ages. Every tutor and coach who works with us is supported in every student program. We guarantee both our tutors’ and our students’ success!

‍As an Academic Tutor with RTC, you’ll meet with students 1-2-1 virtually every week. Evening and weekend availability is a must. During your sessions, you will support middle and high school students who need study support in their STEM subject area(s): some come struggling to pass, while others are driving for a 5 on their AP exam. Of course, their executive functioning will vary; some will also need scaffolding support and mentoring in study skills, especially those most effective for STEM classes.

‍This is a part-time Independent Contractor position. ‍

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Legal permission to work and earn income in the United States.

• Reliable internet access.

• At least 2 years’ experience tutoring students.  Please speak to this experience specifically in your cover letter.

• Have positivity and a passion for supporting students on their path to success. We want our students to feel valued, heard, and important!

• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of all student and family information.

• Ability to tutor students thoroughly in assigned STEM content according to the student assignment.

• Ability to teach and model excellent executive functioning.

• Ability to provide scaffolding support and mentoring for students in EF and study skills, especially those most effective for STEM classes.

• Ability to customize tutoring to a student’s individual needs and manage all aspects of scheduling and maintaining a student program independently.

• Ability to tutor skillfully on a virtual platform.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Reliability, initiative, and promptness.

• Ability to maintain a minimum load of 2 students.

• Ability to work after school and weekend hours. You tell us when you’re available, and we find students that fit your schedule.

• Desire to commit to a longer-term seasonal contract position preferred — at least 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Commit to working with each assigned student from the start to the end of their tutoring journey at RTC.

• Invest in every student’s success with dedication, compassion, and kindness. We believe in clear student-teacher and work-life boundaries, but we understand that for students to grow, their teachers must care.

• Recognize and cherish each student for their unique value and qualities. Practice equity, equality, and inclusion in all communication.

• Contact each tutoring family within 24 hours of receiving their student assignment.

• Schedule, communicate, and keep appointments promptly based on established company norms.

• Immediately inform RTC of any lesson cancellations.

• Thoroughly prepare for each lesson and begin every lesson promptly.

• After each lesson, create online progress notes (~1 page) within 24 hours, based on RTC company guidelines.

• Meet collaboratively for 15-30 minutes weekly with RTC to share concerns and receive support, as needed.

• Communicate with students and parents about their tutoring programs, as needed.

• Inform RTC expediently of any acute concern with a tutoring program.

• Any other reasonable duties as deemed appropriate by RTC.

What RTC offers our tutors

• Competitive compensation. ($50-$75/hr.)

• We work with students who want to work, so teaching is a pleasure for our tutors!

• You tell RTC when you’re available, and we find students that fit your schedule. We match students and tutors based on best-fit, which means your student will likely be a great fit for your personal instructional strengths. If a student isn’t a great fit for you, you can let us know.

• Scheduling and admin are a breeze at RTC. We handle family billing, too.

• A supportive and encouraging work environment – we’ll help you through every step of the tutoring process. As needed, you’ll have a collaborative weekly support call, so you’ll never be expected to troubleshoot program issues on your own.

• Our students often grow in magnificent ways and are usually highly successful, so teaching for RTC is highly rewarding.

• Flexible schedule: We require our tutors to have a minimum student load of 2. Beyond that, we offer as many or as few hours and clients as you’d like. Some of our tutors are very busy!

Please send your résumé and cover letter to info@russelltc.com.