AP Literature & AP Language Tutor

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are
Top Score Education is a leader in personalized, private, and small-group education programs. Our innovative curricula bridge analytical and creative thinking to produce robust learners and leaders. We're growing rapidly and seeking new team members to teach, mentor, and guide bold and exceptional students and grow professionally as we build an education movement.

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The Position
We are seeking a part-time, 1-1, in-home high school tutor in Northern Virginia, DC, or Maryland. To be competitive, it would be ideal if you have past experience teaching/tutoring AP Literature and Composition and AP Language and Composition . Bonus points if you also have experience teaching or tutoring honors English, creative writing, or college essay prep.

How To Apply
Please fill out the Google Form linked below to apply.

Ideal Candidate

• Instructional Expertise: Experience tutoring or teaching AP Literature, AP Language, and high school English courses. We value tutors with a strong grasp of rhetorical analysis, literary critique, and essay composition skills.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required (degree in English, Humanities, Education, or a related field preferred).
• Background: Current or former AP Literature and/or AP Language classroom teachers are highly encouraged to apply!
• Interpersonal Skills: Energized to foster positive relationships with our client families.
• Organization: Highly focused, organized, keen time management, attention to detail, and ability to follow processes. 
• Communication: Fast, consistent, and direct communication. 
• Collaboration: Committed to continuous student/tutor/team collaboration. 

Duties

• Academic planning and instruction (including AP exam strategy, essay drafting/editing, and literary analysis).
• Conduct 60–120 minute private individual lessons in student homes, weekdays 4–10 pm, and/or weekends.
• Develop and maintain genuine, positive, and consistent communication with parents and students.

Compensation
Top Score Education offers highly competitive compensation. The starting pay range for this role is $45–$65 per hour . As they grow and develop with our company, Top Score Tutors can earn up to $80 per hour .

Logistical Requirements

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• A weekly commitment of a minimum of 8 teaching hours per week (for example, 1–2 weekday evenings and one weekend day).
• Consistent access to a car (work is primarily in students’ homes 1:1) and willingness to drive up to 30 minutes to a lesson (travel bonus for longer travel).