Tutor (ACT, SAT)

About Edison Prep

At Edison Prep, we provide personalized test preparation for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and more (including SSAT, GRE, and plenty of academic subjects!).

Our co-founders Brian and Silvia lead our group classes, and our small team of experienced tutors handle private tutoring. We excel at customizing student test prep plans to meet their needs and achieve their best scores, helping them get into desired universities and earn scholarship money and merit aid in the process.

Job Description

Edison Prep primarily offers in-person ACT and SAT tutoring, in-office in Sandy Springs, but we also work with virtual students all over the country. We offer our tutors a steady stream of students, flexible weekly schedules, industry-leading compensation (200%+ what most prep firms pay), paid training time, and ongoing professional development.

We have a purposefully small, hand-picked team of charismatic, passionate, professional people who truly care about their students. We are known for service designed around the needs and goals of our clients; thoughtful, timely, and consistent communication; highly-qualified and well-trained employees who are able to work flexibly within our test prep framework to meet the needs of each individual client; and personal and corporate integrity. We believe in continual improvement and recognize that the best teachers are lifelong learners. We work collaboratively to continually refine our methods, pedagogy and knowledge base.

We understand the significance of the work we do and its impact on the young adults we work with. Our approach is flexible and focused on building confidence and skills that will continue to serve our students beyond their next test.

**We are looking to hire between 1-3 tutors, ideally in-person and fulltime.**

If this resonates with you, send us a message about why you're interested in this position! We will happily train an enthusiastic and willing learner.

Employment Status: Independent Contractor (1099)

Reports to: Operations Manager and Edison Prep Co-founders

Hour Requirement: 20-40 hours per week

During the school year, sessions are typically scheduled on Monday - Friday 3:45-9:45PM and Saturday / Sunday 9:00AM-9:30PM. During break periods (e.g. summer) many tutors have more traditional 9-5 hours but we are still open in the evenings!

Prior Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in tutoring, teaching or other related education, as well as test prep background, is strongly preferred but not necessary.

Requirements:

• Ability to travel to Sandy Springs, GA
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Availability on at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to take initiative and to work both independently and within a team
• Timely responsiveness to calls/texts/emails
• Professional, clear, and grammatically correct communication skills
• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively deliver and modify curricula to students with different needs
• A patient, positive, and encouraging approach

Responsibilities:

• Prepare students (typically in 9-11th grade) for standardized tests—all four sections of the ACT (English, Math, Reading, and Science) and both sections of the SAT (Reading/Writing, and Math)
• Meet with students in-person in our Sandy Springs office as well as virtually via Zoom when needed
• Provide instruction on test-taking strategies and techniques, presenting complex information in an understandable manner.
• Assess student engagement and comprehension and adjust instructional methods as needed.
• Utilize provided curricular materials—Edison Prep’s Guides to the ACT and SAT, official practice tests, supplemental practice materials—appropriately.
• Maintain current knowledge in each subject area where instruction is carried out
• Take ACT/SAT mock tests when new ones are released to maintain up-to-date knowledge
• Take constructive feedback in stride, and use it to enhance your teaching practices; A growth mindset as you learn to navigate new developments in testing
• Confirm student attendance, document session notes, and maintain accurate records
• Arrive at least 10 minutes before your first session of the day
• Participate in monthly company meetings and trainings as-needed
• Attend quarterly 1-1 check-ins with our Operations Manager
• Communicate any concerns, student and/or parent communication to administrators
• Expand into tutoring SSAT/ISEE, academic subjects (including AP courses), and/or content creation if desired/if needed

How to apply:

Respond to this post / Email with your…

• Resume
• Cover letter (optional)
• Previous test scores—SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT… (optional)
• Weekly availability
• Possible start date

As part of the application process, all prospective tutors will...

• Meet with our operations manager and/or co-founders for an initial Zoom call
• Complete a proctored mock ACT at our Sandy Springs office
• Deliver a 5-minute lesson on the topic of their choice OR selected test questions

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (Required)

Work Location: In person