Tutor job summary
A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.
Example of a Tutor job summary
Our after-school educational program seeks talented, experienced Tutors in all subject areas for students between grades 4 and 12. We help both struggling and gifted students reach their full potential by supplementing the instruction they receive in class and guiding them toward study practices and aides that can help them excel. Tutors work with individual students one-on-one, though we occasionally organize group activities for students who are studying the same material. Our team offers compassionate, motivating assistance to students, and we expect our new hires to do the same. If you have experience tutoring children, please submit an application.
Tutor responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.
- Meet students at the school and go over their homework assignments in the applicable subject area
- Ask students about specific topics or subject areas that are giving them trouble or that warrant further exploration
- Review recent homework assignment and test scores, and work through problems or questions that the student did not answer correctly
- Employ proven study aides to prepare for upcoming tests and quizzes
- Take notes during tutoring sessions so you can follow up with the student later
- Communicate with parents/guardians about trouble areas or any other issue that requires attention
Tutor qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Associate degree required
- Teaching certificate preferred
- 3+ years’ experience tutoring children and teenagers
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
- Reliable transportation a must
- Able to develop positive rapport with students
- Excellent communication skills
- Established proficiency in subject matter