{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4db141a6705ea0aeb6d0f6b2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4db141a6705ea0aeb6d0f6b2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4db141a6705ea0aeb6d0f6b2","title":"Tutor (Remote)","description":"NOTE: We are not actively hiring for this role but if you would like to apply to be put into our candidate pool for future open tutor roles, please apply and we will get back to you once roles open up again.\n\nCompany Description\nUpswing exists to empower the historically marginalized to overcome systemic personal or educational obstacles to achieve their life goals.\n\nUpswing partners with educational institutions (primarily college-level) to connect their students to educational and personal resources through technology and services - including online tutoring!\n\nJob Description\nUpswing's tutoring philosophy stresses the importance of fostering independence. To succeed in this role, you must be familiar with tutoring via the Socratic method and love working with students to develop critical thinking skills. Online sessions take place via Upswing's virtual classroom and offer video, audio, and chatbox in addition to a whiteboard.\n\nThis is a remote position that allows tutors to work at nearly any location with reliable access to a computer and Internet.\n\nWork via Upswing is based on your availability and demand from students. The ideal candidate is available to tutor between Sun-Thurs, 6pm - 10pm CST / 5pm-9pm EST.\n\nOnce hired, expect to onboard between 2-5 business days.\n\nOnboarding time (unpaid) takes between 60-120 minutes.\n\nThis position pays between $14-$16 per hour.\n\nPayments are issued via PayPal. Please ensure that you are able to receive payments via PayPal before applying.\n\nGood fit candidates:\n\nSubject matter expert, or advanced knowledge gained during the attainment of an undergraduate degree, graduate degree, or professional experience in the subject area of interest.\n\nHave access to reliable, high-speed Internet, a quiet, distraction-free environment to conduct tutorials, and a reliable laptop/desktop with camera and microphone functionality.\n\nReceived excellent grades in undergraduate or graduate school.\n\nEnjoy teaching others and helping people through problems and a desire to help others reach their goals.\n\nCan tutor a minimum of 2-5 hours per week during the fall and spring semester.\n\nA background in teaching methodology, instruction, or experience tutoring at the college level (e.g., in a math or learning lab or in a writing center) is highly preferred.\n\nResponsive to session requests.\n\nTop-notch verbal and written communication skills.\n\nPerks\n\nTutor from anywhere in the world through our platform.\n\nJoin a community of exceptional tutors looking to make a difference.\n\nCalendar integration and text/email alerts for session requests.\n\nCreate your own schedule with the expectation of remaining active during the fall and spring semesters.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Upswing","rawCompany":"upswing","city":"Durham","state":"NC","isRemote":true,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T14:18:50.012Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-3041.00","title":"Tutors","slug":"tutors"},{"code":"25-3099.00","title":"Teachers and Instructors, All Other","slug":"teachers-and-instructors-all-other"},{"code":"25-3021.00","title":"Self-Enrichment Teachers","slug":"self-enrichment-teachers"}],"industries":[{"code":"611691","title":"Exam Preparation and Tutoring","slug":"exam-preparation-and-tutoring"},{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"},{"code":"611699","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-schools-and-instruction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Tutor (Remote)","description":"NOTE: We are not actively hiring for this role but if you would like to apply to be put into our candidate pool for future open tutor roles, please apply and we will get back to you once roles open up again.\n\nCompany Description\nUpswing exists to empower the historically marginalized to overcome systemic personal or educational obstacles to achieve their life goals.\n\nUpswing partners with educational institutions (primarily college-level) to connect their students to educational and personal resources through technology and services - including online tutoring!\n\nJob Description\nUpswing's tutoring philosophy stresses the importance of fostering independence. To succeed in this role, you must be familiar with tutoring via the Socratic method and love working with students to develop critical thinking skills. Online sessions take place via Upswing's virtual classroom and offer video, audio, and chatbox in addition to a whiteboard.\n\nThis is a remote position that allows tutors to work at nearly any location with reliable access to a computer and Internet.\n\nWork via Upswing is based on your availability and demand from students. The ideal candidate is available to tutor between Sun-Thurs, 6pm - 10pm CST / 5pm-9pm EST.\n\nOnce hired, expect to onboard between 2-5 business days.\n\nOnboarding time (unpaid) takes between 60-120 minutes.\n\nThis position pays between $14-$16 per hour.\n\nPayments are issued via PayPal. Please ensure that you are able to receive payments via PayPal before applying.\n\nGood fit candidates:\n\nSubject matter expert, or advanced knowledge gained during the attainment of an undergraduate degree, graduate degree, or professional experience in the subject area of interest.\n\nHave access to reliable, high-speed Internet, a quiet, distraction-free environment to conduct tutorials, and a reliable laptop/desktop with camera and microphone functionality.\n\nReceived excellent grades in undergraduate or graduate school.\n\nEnjoy teaching others and helping people through problems and a desire to help others reach their goals.\n\nCan tutor a minimum of 2-5 hours per week during the fall and spring semester.\n\nA background in teaching methodology, instruction, or experience tutoring at the college level (e.g., in a math or learning lab or in a writing center) is highly preferred.\n\nResponsive to session requests.\n\nTop-notch verbal and written communication skills.\n\nPerks\n\nTutor from anywhere in the world through our platform.\n\nJoin a community of exceptional tutors looking to make a difference.\n\nCalendar integration and text/email alerts for session requests.\n\nCreate your own schedule with the expectation of remaining active during the fall and spring semesters.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-04-09T14:18:50.012Z","dateModified":"2026-04-09T14:18:50.012Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Upswing","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocationType":"TELECOMMUTE","applicantLocationRequirements":{"@type":"Country","name":"US"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Durham","addressRegion":"NC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"4db141a6705ea0aeb6d0f6b2"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4db141a6705ea0aeb6d0f6b2"}}