Tutor: Job Description Template

Do you want to write a job description that attracts competent tutors?

Good news: we have put together a job description template that you can adapt to your needs!

Choose the right job title

Your job title is the first thing that candidates see!

It is crucial to choose a job title that accurately describes the tasks and responsibilities of your position. Here are some job titles you can use to hire tutors:

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• Mathematics tutor for a 7-year-old child
• Physics tutor for a freshman in college
• Spanish tutor for beginners

Write a descriptive job summary

A job summary is an overview of the expectations that come with the job. It introduces the main point of the job description, like key responsibilities, functions, and duties.

Here’s a job summary template that you can adapt to your position:

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I am looking for a math tutor for my daughters.

They are high school students who need help with pre-algebra and pre-calculus courses.

I expect you to be available two days per week for a one-hour session. You will assist them with homework, test preparation, and other academic duties.

I am willing to pay up to $25 per session.

Responsibilities and duties

Here you should outline the tasks to be executed on a regular basis and how the job functions.

The responsibilities of tutors usually are:

• Review classroom topics and assignments.
• Assist students with homework, test preparation, and other academic duties.
• Help students understand the concepts learned in the classroom.
• And most importantly: help students learn, grow, and get better grades!

Qualifications and skills

Typical qualifications/requirements include:

• A high school diploma or equivalent (usually required).
• A bachelor’s degree in the subject-matter field is preferred.
• Recent teaching experience is a plus.

Successful tutors should have the following skills and traits:

• Communication (tutors need to make complex ideas easy to understand)
• Assessment of your students’ ability (tutors need to make sure students are up to par)
• Being a role model (students look up to their tutor)

More information about the job

Here is some useful information to take into consideration before hiring a tutor:

• Salary: $20 per hour (on average).
• Training time: a few hours.
• Workload: there is no minimal workload.