Bring your math or ELA expertise to live virtual tutoring. Help K–12 students ask questions, explain their thinking, and build conceptual understanding.
Responsibilities
- Lead one-to-one and small-group (groups of up to four) math and/or ELA sessions for K–12 learners.
- Use an inquiry-based approach so learners can explain ideas, compare approaches, and ask where they're getting stuck.
- Meet with the same students each week and lead professional, engaging sessions using the resources and student information provided.
- Keep your availability up to date.
Schedule
Current priority availability is 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. PT (noon–7:30 p.m. ET). Sessions are recurring, 30–60 minutes, typically 2–3 times per week. Tutors typically accept assignments totaling about 10 hours per week, with no required minimum or maximum.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience teaching or tutoring math and/or ELA.
- Strong communication and a belief that all students can succeed.
- Familiarity with research-based instructional practices.
- Confidence working with tools such as Google Meet and Zoom.
- A reliable computer and internet connection.
- Strongly preferred: a degree in Education or a related field.
Requirements
- Requires fingerprinting.
- A supported computer, the latest Google Chrome, a 720p or higher camera, speakers, and a microphone (mobile devices, iP, and tablets are not acceptable).
- At least 10 Mbps upload and 5 Mbps download; latency below 150 ms; jitter below 40 ms; and packet loss no higher than 2%.
Support
Work with a Program Management team that includes former classroom educators and education experts, with Cignition content, instructional resources, student profiles and learning data, and training and guidance.
Engagement
This is an independent contractor opportunity. The role is fully remote, delivered in live virtual sessions. A virtual interview and a demonstration lesson using Cignition content are required before hire.
How to apply
We're not currently hiring tutors based in California. To apply, complete our application and use a Google account to upload your resume. Selected candidates are invited to a 20-minute virtual interview that includes a short mock session.
Cignition is an equal opportunity employer.
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