Apply to be an Academic Specialist

About ALB Tutoring

ALB Tutoring is a virtual, comprehensive educational organization that teaches students to Always Learn Better™️.

We are an ensemble of educational therapists and educators who create custom plans based on students’ individual histories to meet defined objectives. The strategy is then implemented to reach academic and personal goals, boost confidence, and increase overall development. Our specialists help students become self-aware, understand their unique learning styles, leverage their strengths, address their areas for growth, and improve executive functioning.

This training is combined with academic tutoring, standardized test preparation, and college admission guidance to yield positive results and noticeable improvement. Students thrive personally and academically, becoming empowered to stay engaged, build self-efficacy, and reach outlined goals.

Our educational methods transcend the traditional; we weave conversations and social-emotional learning that provoke identity, autonomy, and skill development into our overall guidance. This is how we teach students to Always Learn Better™.

ALB Tutoring is looking to invest in personable, motivated, and organized academic tutors to work with middle and high school students (grades 6–12) across core academic subjects including Economics, English, Foreign Languages, History, Mathematics, Science, and Statistics.

ALB Tutoring is a woman-owned business and provides opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.

Employment is contingent upon background review consistent with applicable law.

Why tutor with us?

• Competitive pay, starting at $75 per hour, with potential for increases based on degree status, experience, and performance.

• Tutor virtually (online) from anywhere!

• Set your own hours and schedule in agreement with students.

• Benefit from a coaching relationship with the founder of ALB Tutoring for professional growth and development.

Role description

This is a remote, contract role for an Academic Specialist. The specialist works closely with middle and high school students to deliver targeted subject-area tutoring, build academic confidence and skills, and support students in achieving their academic and personal goals.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver targeted, subject-specific academic tutoring across core subjects to middle and high school students in the United States, most specifically in the New York/Tri-State Area.

• Support students in building executive functioning skills in the context of their academic work — including organization, time management, and study strategies specific to each subject.

• Create and customize lesson plans to address student-specific needs.

• Use gradual release teaching to build students' independent application of subject-specific skills and strategies across academic contexts.

• Scaffold different types of learners at all stages of their academic progress: students with processing delays, working memory deficits, and other minor/moderate Specific Learning Disorders.

• Demonstrate academic management, didactic skills, and professionalism.

• Communicate proactively and professionally with students, families, and the ALB Tutoring team; build supportive relationships and maintain high standards of professionalism.

• Maintain an accurate calendar in Teachworks, complete student trimester evaluations, and meet regularly with ALB Tutoring leadership to discuss student progress.

Who you are

• An educator with experience in both one-on-one tutoring and classroom instruction — you are fluent in your subject area across multiple grade levels and skilled at meeting students wherever they are in their learning.

• Passionate about supporting student success and enhancing their confidence – You recognize and acknowledge students’ individuality and needs to help them achieve their personal potential.

• Cognitively flexible – When working with students from different academic and personal backgrounds and learning styles, you understand when they struggle and pivot to explain material in multiple ways.

• A YES person – You are passionate about and are motivated to find a way to solve challenges when plans A and B do not work.

• Resourceful and a lifelong learner – You seek out opportunities to learn, like strategies or techniques to help better connect with and support students. This includes doing research, reading, and asking for help in evolving as an educator and professional.

• An enthusiastic communicator, collaborator, and team member.

• Organized and meticulous – You are attentive to detail and have a plan for each session and keep notes, calendar, and documents organized.

Requirements

• Formal training as an educator (e.g., degree in education, teaching certification, or equivalent credential).

• Minimum 2 years of combined classroom teaching and one-to-one tutoring experience with middle and/or high school students.

• Strong subject-area expertise in at least one core subject.

• Experience tutoring/teaching virtually.

• Remote availability weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends.

• Consistent availability for at least 3 hours per week.

• Ability to make at least a one-year commitment to provide consistency for students and minimize disruptions to their learning.

• Knowledge in pedagogy of your subject area.

• Access to a computer with a webcam, microphone, headphones, and a reliable internet connection for virtual instruction. Tablet or iPad also requested to use as online whiteboard.

• Ability to work in the United States.

How to apply

• Complete the below application where you will also submit your résumé.

• Interview including role-playing a 10-minute snapshot of a session.

• Submit three reference contacts.