SSATISEE + SATACT Test Prep Tutor

Opportunity Overview

Summit Educational Group a Guidewell Education brand is immediately hiring caring expert part-time In-Person Tutors for SAT ACT and SSAT and ISEE test preparation in Metro West MA including the surrounding suburbs to the north west and south.

If you are a teacher a teachers assistant or have experience working with middle school or high school studentsor have highly transferable skills from a background in Research Engineering Law Consulting Training or Instructional Designwe encourage you to apply.

While our tutors work across all grade levels we are placing a special priority this hiring cycle on tutors who enjoy working with middle school students preparing for the SSAT and ISEE to gain admission to independent schools. Because these students test in the late fall preparation begins in August/September with peak tutoring taking place in October and November. You will be fully trained on SSAT/ISEE test prep strategies during your paid onboarding process!

We dont just teach testswe calmly caringly and expertly guide students to build confidence develop strong study habits and become better learners for life. Join us in making a meaningful impact!

What Youll Be Doing: Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one in-person tutoring for SAT/ACT prep SSAT/ISEE prep and/or high school academic subjects.
  • Prioritize middle school SSAT/ISEE students during the peak fall and winter admissions season with tutoring demand increasing in late summer and peaking from October through January.
• Travel reliably to students homes within a 30-45 minute radius of your location (often between Newton Wellesley Lexington)
• Tailor lesson plans based on students individual goals learning styles and mock test results.
• Maintain open clear communication with students families and the Summit team.
• Timely completion of session reports and scheduling updates.
• Participate in required paid training and professional development.

Why Choose Summit Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $45/hr for in-person wage: $35/hr for online wage: $60/hr for classes
• Tax-Free Travel Reimbursement: We provide the current IRS rate for non-taxed travel to and from sessions.
• Flexible Scheduling: Set your own part-time hours primarily during after-school and weekend times.
• Self-Selected Student Matches: Collaborate with students whose schedules and locations align with yours.
• Comprehensive Support: Access to proprietary Summit curriculum expert training and full-time staff support.
• Career Growth: Priority access to new job openings across the Guidewell Education network.

Requirements

• Education: A Completed Bachelors Degree.
• Content Mastery: Strong academic background and content mastery in tutoring subjects demonstrated by a passing score on our short pre-interview SAT/ACT content quiz.
• Availability: Willingness to tutor during evening hours and weekends (primarily Sundays).
• Transportation: Reliable transportation for consistent in-person sessions.
• Passion for Mentorship: A genuine commitment to helping students succeed and confidence in your ability to be a mentor.

Preferred Experience & Skills

We strongly encourage applicants with:

• Experience working with middle school students (or students younger than high school age) in a teaching tutoring camp or mentorship capacity.
• Enthusiasm for learning SSAT/ISEE test prep strategies during initial paid training and prioritizing these students during their fall testing cycle.
• Classroom Teaching Experience.
• Professional Backgrounds with strong analytical and communication skills (e.g. Accounting Finance Data Science Engineering).
• Familiarity with independent school admissions processes or entrance exams (a plus but not required).

As a Guidewell Education brand were 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 Hiring Process

We want to ensure a great fit for both you and our students:

1. Resume Screening by a member of the Talent Team
2. SAT/ACT Content Quiz (10-25 minutes)
3. Informational Interview (30 minutes focused on core values and logistics)
4. Roleplay Tutoring Interview (30 minutes assessing instructional effectiveness)

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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