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 $78 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.
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.
- Based in Seattle, with reliable transportation and ability to meet students in-person in the Seattle area.
- Professional, punctual, and communicative, as students and families count on you.
Experience supporting neurodivergent students and learning differences are preferred.
Prior experience working with K-12 students preferred (volunteering, mentoring, or formal tutoring).
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).
- Based in Seattle, with reliable transportation and ability to meet students in-person in the Seattle area.
- Professional, punctual, and communicative, as students and families count on you.
Experience supporting neurodivergent students and students with learning differences is preferred.
Prior experience working with K-12 students preferred (volunteering, mentoring, or formal tutoring).
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.
| SERVICE TYPE | ASSOCIATE | SENIOR |
|---|---|---|
| Subject Tutoring / Academic Coaching | $42 - $55 per hour | $55 - $72 per hour |
| Test Prep & College Admissions | $60 per hour | $78 per hour |
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