Job Description

Summit is looking to hire in-home, one-on-one, test prep tutors to service Fairfield County, CT (Greenwich, Stamford, CT, Darien, Westport, New Canaan, for example) with a particular interest in the New Canaan area.  Applicants must have a bachelor's degree to be considered. As well as a willingness to tutor all sections of both the SAT and ACT - this, after comprehensive paid training, of course - but a baseline knowledge of high school ELA & math content is needed. Classroom instruction experience is a big plus!

Job Summary 

Summit Educational Group is looking for caring, thoughtful educators to join our team as part-time, in-person tutors. At Summit, we calmly, caringly, and expertly guide students through the test preparation process, helping them build confidence, develop strong study habits, and become better learners for life.

This flexible, part-time role involves one-on-one instruction for the SAT, ACT, and academic subjects. Tutors have the freedom to set their own schedules, with robust support from our full-time staff, expert training, and access to proprietary Summit curriculum and materials.

Whether you’re an experienced tutor or just starting out, Summit offers the structure and support you need to succeed. If you’re excited about building strong relationships with students and making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Guidewell Education brand, we’re guided by a mission to deliver transformational educational experiences that support students as whole people. The core values that shape this mission and our work together as colleagues are: student-centered, empathetic, expert practitioners , and growth-oriented . These principles show up in every coaching relationship we build and every decision we make. You can read more about how our team lives these values at guidewelleducation.com/about.

Why Summit?

• Wage: $65/hr for in-person | $45/hr for online
• We provide a +$15/hour bonus for classroom instruction
• We provide a +$5/hour bonus for non-test prep (academic subject) tutoring
• We provide a $20/hr Admin and Training rate
• Frequent hourly bonus opportunities
• Annual reviews with raise opportunities 
• Paid training
• Self-determined schedule
• Referral and employee discount program
• Early access to Guidewell Education full-time and part-time open positions

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one tutoring in SAT/ACT prep and/or academic subjects in-person.
• Tailor each lesson to match the student’s individual goals and learning style.
• Review mock test results and adjust lesson plans accordingly.
• Communicate clearly with students, families, and Summit team members.
• Submit session reports, scheduling updates, and progress notes promptly.
• Maintain a consistent weekly tutoring schedule based on student availability.
• Participate in paid training and professional development workshops.

Requirements

• Strong academic background and content mastery in tutoring subjects.
• Passing score on our short pre-interview SAT/ACT content quiz.
• Reliable internet connection (for online trainings/meetings/sessions) or reliable transportation (for in-person sessions).
• Availability to tutor during after-school hours and weekends.
• A Completed Bachelor's Degree.
• Passion for helping students succeed and confidence in your ability to mentor others.
• Willingness to travel 30-45 minutes to students' homes.
• Willingness to complete Summit’s paid training program and participate in mock testing.

What to expect in the hiring process:

1. Resume screening by Talent Team (reviewing for professionalism, clear communication skills, and purposeful involvement that indicates mentorship potential).
2. SAT/ACT content quiz (10-25 minutes, used to verify satisfactory initial content knowledge).
3. Informational Interview with a Talent Team member (30 minutes, focused on core values alignment, availability, and expectations ).
4. Roleplay Tutoring Interview with a Tutor Manager (30 minutes, designed to assess instructional effectiveness, teaching style, and student interaction ).

Diversity and Inclusion:

We believe that diversity and inclusion enrich education and drive success. We are committed to ensuring that all people who interact with Guidewell Education--parents, students, staff, contractors, partners, vendors--are respected and valued holistically. We are committed to attracting and retaining students and staff from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences because we believe that diversity fuels innovation and education to new heights.

The Legal Stuff:

Applicants will be considered for the position on the basis of their qualifications and ability to perform the job for which they are applying. Guidewell Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, genetics, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or status as a special disabled or other veteran covered by the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, as amended.

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Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, For contractors, Flexible hours, Weekend work,

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