Virtual Elementary K-8 Online Math Tutor (Remote)

Do you thrive when providing math instruction in a virtual classroom?

Do you successfully maintain student behavior and engagement?

Do you confidently present a supportive, respectful learning environment?

Do you provide students with practice time and guide with supportive corrections?

Do you have availability most weekdays between 4 pm to 7 pm ET? 

Are you seeking a role that can make a positive difference while working from home?

BookNook is seeking passionate educators who are available to tutor kindergarten to grade eight (K–8) math students as a 100% virtual tutor. BookNook partners with school districts to support students in math and reading tutoring sessions that pair the same tutor and student(s) at the same time across multiple days within the same week, from week to week, for a number of weeks. Tutors at BookNook enjoy sessions with provided lesson content, a virtual whiteboard, and an active virtual tutor community.

Tutoring sessions for the fall are beginning soon, apply today! 

To align with current tutoring requests, interested math tutors are asked to apply with BookNook if their availability often includes at least one hour each weekday within 4 and 7 pm ET. (with the potential to claim sessions outside of this time frame to tutor as well)

Position Specifics

• Subject: Math tutoring with provided lesson content
• Position Type: 1099-eligible independent contractor
• Tutoring Sessions: Follow the standard school year, September to May 
• Pay Rate: $20 per hour ($10 per 30-minute session)
• Schedule: Tutors may claim and tutor up to 30 hours per week (varies). The number of sessions a tutor conducts is based on factors such as how a tutor's consistent availability aligns with the requested tutoring times and the number of active tutoring programs seeking a tutor.
• Tutors are asked to attend at least 80% of each full tutoring series they claim to consistently support the students for the duration of the series.

• Must be at least 18 years old and reside in, and tutor from, the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington, or Washington DC
• Interest in tutoring students in K to 8th grade level math on weekdays.
• Classroom experience and/or online teaching/tutoring experience in math or science is strongly preferred.
• Commitment to teaching in alignment with the provided curriculum lesson design, structure, and strategies in mathematical best practices, specifically for intervention and assisting students struggling with mathematics.
• Ability to build meaningful connections with students and create an encouraging and motivating learning environment.
• A computer (laptop or desktop), webcam, clean and distraction-free environment, and reliable, high-speed internet connection speed of at least 20 mbps is a necessity to successfully conduct sessions in the BookNook virtual classroom.
  
  

BookNook Tutor Application

• Apply: Submit an application online and receive a reply within 5 business days.
• Interview: Applicants may be invited to a 20-30 minute one-way recorded interview to submit virtual video responses sharing their experience, education, and tutor style. 
• Qualify: In the days following the interview, the team will share a reply of the application status with a possible invitation to onboard as a tutor with BookNook. 
• Onboard: Aspects include setting up a payment account, successfully completing one fingerprint-based FBI background check, and online courses about BookNook tutoring.

Equality in Hiring

BookNook does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. 

Why do tutors choose BookNook?

• Tutors can choose to claim a single tutoring appointment or a full tutoring series.
• Ready to go lesson content is provided.
• A friendly tutor Community website.
• Optional live tutor office hours and a dedicated support team.
• An opportunity to support students across the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to have a direct, positive impact on students across the United States on their path to achieving success in Math.