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Tutoring Jobs in Seattle, WA

Build meaningful connections with Seattle students and families while doing work that matters. Emergent Education is hiring experienced, thoughtful tutors for in-person and online K-12 academic support throughout the greater Seattle area.

We are a small, relationship-driven tutoring company. Our tutors often work with the same students over multiple school years, helping them strengthen academic skills while building confidence, organization, motivation, and independence.  

  • Earn $42 to $85+ per hour
  • Control your schedule, typically working 5 to 20 hours per week
  • Travel reimbursement for in-person sessions
  • Long-term, recurring opportunities with local families

 

About The Role

 Emergent Education is not a high-volume tutoring platform. We take a thoughtful approach to tutor-student matching because the right relationship can make an enormous difference in a student’s experience and progress.

Many of our Seattle families are looking for more than subject-specific homework help. They want a reliable educator who can understand the student as a whole person, adapt instruction to how they learn, and provide steady encouragement over time.

That means our tutors have room to do what they do best: teach with care, use their professional judgment, and build trust with students and parents. We keep administrative work light and provide responsive support so you can focus on meaningful sessions rather than unnecessary reporting.

 

Schedule and Hours

Tutoring with Emergent Education is designed to be flexible, but consistency is important to the students and families we serve. 

Create a Schedule That Works for You

You tell us when you are available, which subjects you prefer, and how far you are comfortable traveling. We work to connect you with Seattle-area students whose needs fit your schedule. Your expectation is to work 5-20 hours per week. 

 Build a Recurring Caseload

Most tutors begin with a limited number of students and gradually build a regular caseload. Students often meet with the same tutor weekly, which creates opportunities for deeper academic and personal growth. 

Weekday Afternoons & Weekends Preferred

Weekday after-school hours, generally from 3 PM to 8 PM, are especially valuable. Weekend morning and afternoon availability is also helpful for many families.  

Seasonal Changes are Normal

Tutoring demand can shift during school breaks, holidays, and the summer. Demand typically increases at the beginning of a school semester and during key academic transition periods. 

 

Areas of Expertise We Are Seeking

We welcome tutors with a range of academic backgrounds and teaching styles. Candidates who can support more than one subject area or age group are especially valuable. 

Math 

  • Elementary & Middle School Math
  • Pre-Algebra & Algebra I & II
  • Geometry
  • Trigonometry
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Calculus
  • IB Math
  • Probability & Statistics

Science

  • Elementary & Middle School Science
  • Biology (All Levels)
  • Chemistry (All Levels)
  • Physics (All Levels)
  • Computer Science

English Language Arts

  • Elementary Reading & Writing
  • Writing (Grades 6-12)
  • Reading Comprehension (Grades 6-12)
  • Literature

Foreign Languages

  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Mandarin

History & Social Studies

  • Geography
  • U.S. History
  • World History
  • Government & Civics

 Special Programs

  • Academic Coaching
  • Executive Functioning
  • Homeschool Support
  • Gifted & Talented
  • Anxiety Management

College Admissions & Test Prep:

  • College Selection & Research
  • Application Strategy & Planning
  • Personal Statement & Essays
  • PSAT / SAT Prep
  • ACT Prep

Support for Learning Differences:

  • Autism (ASD)
  • ADHD
  • Dyslexia
  • Dysgraphia
  • Dyscalculia 

 

Tutor Qualifications:

 We hire at two experience levels. Both Associate Tutors and Senior Tutors play an important role in delivering excellent support to Seattle students. 

Associate Tutor:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant teaching or tutoring experience.
  • Strong command of the subjects you wish to tutor.

Senior Tutor:

  • Advanced degree required (e.g. MA, MS, M.Ed., MAT, or PhD)
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant teaching or tutoring experience.
  • State teaching certification preferred (any U.S. state).

For both roles, candidates with the following qualifications are strongly preferred:

  • Experience supporting neurodivergent students and learning differences.
  • Prior experience working with K-12 students is also preferred (volunteering, mentoring, or formal tutoring).
  • Based in Seattle area with reliable transportation to meet students in-person.
  • Comfortable using Google Meet, Zoom, or similar video platforms using online sessions.

 

What You’ll Do – Responsibilities:

Provide Individualized Academic Support

Prepare and deliver one-on-one tutoring tailored to each student’s current skills, goals, learning style, and school curriculum. Sessions may be held in person at a family home, in an agreed-upon public setting, or online.

Help Students Build More Than Subject Knowledge

Support students with confidence, motivation, organization, planning, and self-advocacy when appropriate. We value tutors who can help students become more independent and capable learners over time. 

Develop Trusted Family Relationships

Communicate clearly and warmly with parents. Share brief updates after sessions so families understand what was covered, how the student is progressing, and what comes next.

Be Dependable and Prepared

Arrive on time, honor scheduled commitments, provide advance notice when a change is unavoidable, and come prepared to make each session valuable for the student. 

 

Compensation & Benefits:

Emergent Education offers competitive compensation based on your experience and the type of support you provide.

  • Subject Tutoring/Academic Coaching:
    • Associate tutors earn $42 – $55 per hour
    • Senior tutors earn $55-72 per hour
  • Test Prep/College Admissions:
    • Associate tutors earn $60 per hour
    • Senior tutors earn $78 per hour

For Seattle in-person assignments, typical effective compensation is approximately $50 to $85+ per hour when travel reimbursement and long-term student retention bonuses are included. Online-only tutoring assignments generally fall closer to the base hourly rates shown above. 

 Additional Benefits

  • Compensation for all tutoring time
  • Round-trip travel reimbursement for in-person sessions
    • Associate Tutors: $1.40 per mile
    • Senior Tutors: $1.70 per mile
  • Long-term student retention bonuses
  • Flexible scheduling and meaningful professional autonomy
  • Opportunities to develop recurring relationships with students and families
  • Opportunities for increased pay and advancement over time
  • Responsive coordination and organizational support from the Emergent team

Applications are accepted and and reviewed on a rolling basis. Must have in-person availability. Please submit a resume and cover letter using the application form below.

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