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Mathematics Tutor
Help students catch up, keep up, and move ahead.
- Position
- Mathematics Tutor
- Pay
- Starting $20/hour
- Format
- Online / Zoom
About Northstar
Northstar Mathematical Coaching provides one-to-one mathematics coaching, 100% online. We help students catch up, keep up, and move ahead, with flexible scheduling.
About the role
Northstar is looking for a strong mathematics tutor who can provide one-to-one online instruction to students.
This role is open to candidates who reside in and are legally authorized to work in the United States.
The tutor should be able to identify where a student's understanding breaks down, explain mathematics clearly, work through difficult concepts, and help students become more confident and independent problem solvers.
Responsibilities
- Identify where a student's understanding breaks down
- Explain mathematics clearly and in more than one way
- Work through difficult concepts step by step
- Help students become confident, independent problem solvers
- Communicate professionally with Northstar and families
What the role includes
- Remote work from anywhere in the United States
- One-to-one tutoring, held live online through Zoom
- Flexible tutoring availability
- Starting pay advertised at $20 per hour, subject to confirmation for the specific role
- Paid onboarding or instructional training when agreed
- Northstar handles customer acquisition, parent communication, scheduling, and billing
- Tutors focus primarily on delivering strong tutoring sessions
Assignments depend on subject knowledge, availability, and business demand. Tutors may initially receive only one or two students. Northstar does not guarantee weekly hours, permanent employment, or benefits. Cancellation pay and the working arrangement depend on the applicable agreement.
Subjects & levels
You do not need to teach every subject listed. Please clearly identify the subjects and levels you're comfortable teaching.
We're looking for someone who
- Has strong mathematics knowledge
- Can explain concepts in multiple ways
- Is patient and comfortable working one-to-one with students
- Can adapt instruction to the individual student
- Communicates professionally
- Is comfortable tutoring online through Zoom
- Believes tutoring should help students understand mathematics rather than simply give them answers
- Can work independently and reliably
Application
Apply to tutor with Northstar
No account needed. When you submit, your email app will open with your answers filled in and addressed to Joshua. Please attach your resume before sending.
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We are able to consider applications from candidates who reside in and are legally authorized to work in the United States.