Online GED Tutor

Job Description

Online GED Tutor | Varsity Tutors

The Tone:
This is a contract role at Varsity Tutors, located remotely. Varsity Tutors operates a Live Learning Platform, leveraging advanced technology, AI, and learning science to transform how people learn by creating personalized experiences. This role is crucial for making a significant impact on students’ academic success and understanding, as tutors provide customized 1-on-1 online instruction designed to help adult learners achieve their high school equivalency credential. The platform specifically matches students with the right tutors to foster better educational outcomes and cultivate a passion for learning, all from the comfort of your home.

The TL;DR
• Role: Contract
• Type: Flexible Schedule
• Location: Remote
• Pay: Up to $40 hourly
• Mission: Provide personalized GED instruction to adult learners to help them achieve their high school equivalency credential.
• Tech Stack: Live Learning Platform, AI-powered Tutor Copilot

What You’ll Actually Do
• Instruct: Provide personalized 1-on-1 online tutoring to individual students across all four GED test sections, including Mathematical Reasoning, Reasoning Through Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.
• Guide: Explain the GED test format, passing score requirements, and content standards to adult learners seeking their high school equivalency credential.
• Teach: Guide students through strategic test-taking skills, multi-step math problem-solving, evidence-based reading strategies, and extended response essay construction for the GED.
• Adapt: Develop and adapt instruction using diagnostic assessments, targeted skill-building exercises, and GED practice tests to support adult learners and non-traditional students at varying academic levels.
• Support: Utilize the AI-powered Tutor Copilot for real-time instructional support, lesson generation, and engagement features, saving prep time and allowing a focus on impactful teaching.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess advanced test mastery with deep knowledge of all four GED test sections: Mathematical Reasoning, Reasoning Through Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. This includes proficiency in algebra, reading comprehension, essay writing, data analysis, and civics.
• Experience: Skilled at teaching multi-step math problem-solving, evidence-based reading strategies, and extended response essay construction for the GED. Adept at adapting instruction to meet individual learning needs and styles.
• Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to explain material using multiple approaches, especially for concepts students commonly struggle with. Familiarity with GED test content standards and common challenges such as algebraic reasoning gaps or interpreting scientific data.
• Bonus: Ability to guide students through using the on-screen calculator, interpreting graphs and data tables, analyzing primary source documents, and managing time across test sections, while emphasizing a friendly, engaging teaching style to build confidence.