Tutors

Job Description Tutors are employed by families to help educate their children outside the standard school setting. If a child is having trouble in school, a tutor will often be called upon to help the child learn and study the subject he or she is having problems with. Tutors specialize in different subjects such as Math, English and Science to name a few. It is important that the tutor is proficient in the subject that they tutor children on. Often times, higher education such as a college degree or teaching license is helpful.

Schedule Tutors typically work part-time and may also work nights and weekends. Many parents often like tutors to meet with their children for afterschool study sessions. When the child has an upcoming test or book report due, the tutor may be required to work more. It is important to know that scheduling varies depending on the child’s needs and should be thoroughly discussed during the candidate’s first interview. Salary Tutors make between $10 and $30 an hour depending on their level of expertise, experience and education. Tutors with higher education or knowledge in special subjects tend to favor the higher end of the spectrum in relevance to salary. Benefits The law does not require that tutors be given benefits by the families they are employed by. Some families may offer benefits such as meals or transportation. However, many families may not. Any benefits or lack of should be discussed during the initial interview.

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Schedule
Tutors typically work part-time and may also work nights and weekends. Many parents often like tutors to meet with their children for afterschool study sessions. When the child has an upcoming test or book report due, the tutor may be required to work more. It is important to know that scheduling varies depending on the child’s needs and should be thoroughly discussed during the candidate’s first interview.

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Salary
Tutors make between $10 and $30 an hour depending on their level of expertise, experience and education. Tutors with higher education or knowledge in special subjects tend to favor the higher end of the spectrum in relevance to salary.

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Benefits
The law does not require that tutors be given benefits by the families they are employed by. Some families may offer benefits such as meals or transportation. However, many families may not. Any benefits or lack of should be discussed during the initial interview.