Tutor

HeyTutor has partnered with a school district in Bakersfield to provide high-impact, in-person tutoring to elementary school students. We are looking for exceptional tutors who are passionate about helping students overcome academic challenges and reach their full potential.

This is more than a tutoring role. You’ll have the opportunity to be a changemaker for students who need additional support the most. Our tutors work directly with students who may be significantly below grade level, helping them build foundational Math/ELA skills, confidence, and a stronger path toward academic success.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for tutors who bring strong instructional skills, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to student success. Candidates with prior teaching or classroom instructional experience are strongly preferred. The ideal candidate is someone who can walk into a classroom, connect with students quickly, adapt to what they need, and make a meaningful difference every day.

Our strongest tutors are:

• Reliable and accountable — consistently on time, prepared, and committed to the full program schedule
• Adaptable — comfortable adjusting to different students, grade levels, groups, schedules, and instructional needs
• Coach-able and collaborative — receptive to feedback and able to work within MDCPS instructional expectations
• Student-centered — patient, encouraging, and able to build positive relationships with students who may be struggling academically
• Strong communicators — able to explain elementary math concepts clearly and in multiple ways
• Responsive instructors — able to differentiate instruction and use modeling, visuals, scaffolding, and checks for understanding
• Professional and organized — able to independently manage attendance, materials, transitions, and daily responsibilities

If you are someone who believes that every student can make meaningful academic progress with the right support, encouragement, and instruction, we want to hear from you.

Pay & Benefits

• $22-$26/hour, based on education and experience
• Attendance-based pay incentives
• Voluntary health benefits, including Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) retirement plan
• $250 Completion Bonus

Schedule

• Monday–Friday availability required
• Must be available between 12-6 pm (finalized schedule TBD)
• Consistent attendance and commitment to the full program schedule are essential

Requirements

• Spanish bilingual preferred
• Prior teaching or classroom instructional experience strongly preferred
• Experience tutoring or working with elementary-age students preferred
• Comfortable teaching K–5 ELA and/or mathematics
• Ability to support students with significant academic skill gaps
• Experience working with ELL students and/or students with disabilities is a plus
• Comfortable working in a classroom and small-group setting
• Ability to adapt instruction to students with varying skill levels
• Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills
• Ability to pass an FBI/DOJ in-person background check provided by HeyTutor

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, targeted intervention to K–5 students in small groups of approximately 4:1
• Reinforce foundational concepts and classroom instruction
• Support students who are performing significantly below grade level
• Differentiate instruction based on individual student needs and skill levels
• Provide appropriate support and scaffolding for ELL students and students with disabilities
• Adapt to changing student groups, grade levels, schedules, and instructional priorities
• Follow curriculum and instructional guidance
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and instructional coaches
• Build consistent, positive relationships that help students feel supported and capable
• Independently manage attendance, materials, transitions, and daily schedules
• Maintain a professional, positive, and student-focused presence at the school site

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Make a measurable difference for students who need additional academic support
• Work directly in local elementary schools and become a trusted part of the school community
• Consistent weekday schedule
• Competitive hourly pay
• Structured curriculum, paid training, and ongoing support
• Meaningful experience for aspiring educators, experienced tutors, and education professionals

Who We Are

HeyTutor is a leading EdTech company partnering with more than 50 school districts nationwide. In 8+ years, we’ve supported 400,000+ students and delivered more than 1 million tutoring lessons. Our high-dosage tutoring model is designed to help students make meaningful academic gains, and we’re proud to be ranked #28 Best Startup Employer by Forbes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HeyTutor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.