Contract Tutor

The Role

Pear Deck Tutor is looking for online tutors to join our thriving remote tutor community across a variety of subjects. Virtual tutoring via Pear Deck Tutor is flexible, 100% remote, and a steady source of income for educators seeking to have a meaningful impact on K-12 and Higher-Ed students. When you become a tutor in the Pear Deck Tutor community, you’re joining a movement to equip students with the 1:1 support they need, whenever and from wherever they need it. 

All tutors are paid $16 USD per hour for time spent in a session with students, or time spent providing writing feedback. After your Pear Deck Tutor application is approved, you’ll be prompted to set up your payment information. All tutors are paid by Friday morning every week.

What You'll Need

To be eligible to join our Pear Deck Tutor community of virtual tutors, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Demonstrate a mastery in at least one of the following subjects:
  • Math 1 (Basic Math; Pre-Algebra; Algebra; Geometry)
  • Math 2 (Trigonometry; Pre-Calculus; Calculus; ACT/SAT Math)
  • Math 3 (Discrete Math; Linear Algebra; Applied Math)
  • Statistics
  • English Language Arts (English; English As A Second Language; Literature; ACT/SAT English and Reading)
  • Writing (Writing Lab and Live Tutoring)
  • Physics (Physics; Physical Science)
  • Earth Science (Natural Science; Environmental Science; Earth Science; ACT Science)
  • Chemistry (Chemistry; Organic Chemistry)
  • Biology (Biology; Anatomy; Physiology)
  • Social Studies (US History; World History; African History; Art History; Geography; US Government and Civics)
  • Economics (Economics; Finance; Accounting)
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science (General Computer Science; Java Programming; C++ Programming; C Programming; Python Programming)
  • Other Subjects (Spanish; French; Education; Music; Microsoft Office; Business; Sociology; Philosophy; Nursing; Public Health)
  • Library and Information Science (Masters in Library and Information Science is required)
• Have previous tutoring or teaching experience
• Hold a degree or are currently enrolled at an accredited university
• Have a strong command of the English language
• Be able and willing to assist K-12 and Higher-Ed students through multiple virtual tutoring communication channels, including text-based chat and live audio/video chat
• Have access to and are comfortable using your own computer – including working speakers, microphone, and webcam – and high-speed internet connection 
• Be able to pass a background check 
• Work location is in the following countries:
  • United States (except CA resident)
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • Colombia
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Mexico
  • Philippines
  • Spain
  • United Kingdom

Tutoring with Pear Deck Tutor is your opportunity to:

• Gain instant access to the hundreds of thousands of students who are already using Pear Deck Tutor. We make virtual tutoring simple, allowing you to start earning income quickly on a flexible schedule that you set. When you’re logged into Pear Deck Tutor, you’ll be able to see students’ tutoring requests and jump in to support them when it’s most convenient for you.
• Use your subject knowledge and tutoring experience to meet students exactly where they’re at in their learning journeys, and support them in making progress. Your presence can be life changing and inspiring to a struggling student!  
• Join Pear Deck Tutor in our pursuit of leveling the academic playing field for all students. We believe all students should have access to the individualized support they need to thrive – and we’re eager to welcome tutors to our community who share that belief.
• We help hone your tutoring skills by providing helpful support and resources and feedback to the tutors within our community.
• Turn Pear Deck Tutor’s award-winning Lesson Space into your new digital work environment. Our easy-to-use Lesson Space replicates all the best parts of in-person tutoring, all in a versatile, virtual setting – enabling you to meet with students across the country and amplify your tutoring impact.