High School Level American History Tutor

Job Description

High School Level American History Tutor | Varsity Tutors

The Tone:
This is a contract role at Varsity Tutors, primarily located remotely, offering the flexibility to set your own schedule. Varsity Tutors operates a Live Learning Platform, leveraging advanced technology and AI to create personalized online learning experiences for thousands of students. This role is crucial for delivering customized instruction, significantly impacting students’ academic success and understanding of American history.

The TL;DR
• Role: Contract
• Location: Remote
• Pay: $40 hourly
• Mission: Provide personalized instruction that helps students achieve their learning goals and improve academic understanding.
• Tech Stack: Live Learning Platform, AI-powered Tutor Copilot

What You’ll Actually Do
• Instruction: Deliver personalized online tutoring sessions to high school students in American History.
• Curriculum: Teach American history topics from the colonial period through the contemporary era, encompassing key events and concepts.
• Preparation: Prepare students for standardized tests such as Regents exams and AP US History, and foster college readiness.
• Methodology: Guide students in historical thinking skills, including primary source analysis, essay construction, and chronological reasoning.
• Adaptation: Adjust teaching approaches and materials to accommodate diverse learning styles and address common student challenges in American history.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Advanced subject mastery in American history, covering the colonial period through the contemporary era, including significant events and eras. Familiarity with high school American history curricula and state standards is essential.
• Experience: Skilled at teaching primary source analysis, essay construction, and chronological thinking for American history. Demonstrated ability to identify common student struggles and adapt instruction effectively.
• Skills: Strong communication skills, an engaging teaching style, and the ability to explain complex historical material using multiple approaches to meet individual learning needs.