ClassDojo
Tutor (Independent Contractor, Part-Time, Remote)
Job Summary
The role involves conducting 1:1 online tutoring sessions for students from pre-K to 9th grade in math and reading, helping to build confidence and a love for learning. Tutors are responsible for delivering personalized, engaging instruction via Zoom and providing feedback on student progress. The position is part-time and independent, with flexible hours and administrative support provided by the platform. Candidates should have prior teaching or tutoring experience and strong communication skills.
Required Skills
Benefits
Job Description
ClassDojo's goal is to give every child on Earth an education they love, including by building Dojo Tutor.
Dojo Tutor matches kids with caring, experienced teachers for 1:1 online tutoring sessions that boost their skills and confidence. The platform is operating at a large scale, and we regularly hear from families and tutors about how Dojo Tutor is changing kids’ and tutors’ lives for the better. But we’re just getting started and have ambitious goals for growing Dojo Tutor’s reach and impact this year and beyond.
What you’ll do:
Dojo Tutors come from all kinds of backgrounds, but they share something important:
💚 A deep belief in supporting kids
🧠 The skills to help them grow
🎉 And the magic to make learning feel joyful
If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Dojo Tutor connects kids with experienced, caring tutors for 1-to-1 online classes in reading, writing and math. As a tutor, you’ll have the opportunity to work with pre-K through 9th grade students in online, engaging sessions. We handle scheduling, payments, and family matching—so you can focus on what you do best: teaching.
- Pay: $20/hour (paid as $10 per 25-minute class)
- Format: 1-to-1, online via Zoom
- Commitment: At least 5 hours/week on a consistent schedule
- Role: Contractor
You might be a great fit if you’re a…
- Paraprofessional
- Teacher’s assistant
- Substitute teacher
- College student majoring in education
- Tutor
- Nanny or childcare provider
- Child mentor
What you’ll do
- Lead fun, focused math and/or reading classes
- Personalize instruction to meet each student’s needs
- Help kids build confidence and a love for learning
- Share progress and feedback with families
- Support new families in booking a subscription after their class
What you’ll need
- Experience helping kids with math and/or reading using current teaching methods—like Common Core, phonics, and number sense strategies
- Strong communication and rapport-building skills
- A quiet, reliable setup for video calls
- A passion for helping kids thrive
We’re actively looking for people with experience supporting kids—whether or not you’ve worked in a formal classroom. You don’t need to be a certified teacher to apply—but you do need the heart, skills, and commitment kids deserve. Every Dojo Tutor goes through a thoughtful vetting process to make sure they’re ready to support students with care and confidence.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply to join Dojo Tutor and start working with families who are eager for your help.
🔔 We prioritize applicants who apply using our website.
👩🏫 Are you a classroom teacher? Apply here: https://us-2.fountain.com/classdojo/apply/dojo-tutor-application?utm_source=DV_gh_tchrs&utm_campaign=DV_gh_tchrs
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