Please note that this is a seasonal position, following the school calendar. We are looking for candidates available August 12, 2026, or shortly thereafter, through June 3, 2027.
Classroom Matters (CM) is a small, local tutoring company owned by two women. CM is a trusted resource for many families in the community, voted “Best of the Bay” by Parents’ Press 11 years running. We’ve built our success on our philosophy of working with the whole student, meaning that we go beyond academic content needs to address executive functioning, learning differences, motivation, systemic barriers, and more. We empower students to enjoy learning, and we help students integrate proven study habits into their routine. We foster ownership, self-advocacy, and community.
As a CM tutor, you have the opportunity to get to know each of your students one-on-one, build a meaningful rapport, and help them understand their individual learning needs. The majority of CM students meet with their tutor for one hour each week for the entire school year. Many students and families (and tutors!) return year after year.
The core responsibilities of this position are:
- Show up consistently and give your students your undivided attention and support.
- Be a patient, flexible, responsive, and encouraging tutor and mentor to your students.
- Communicate with your supervisor right away if you need additional support working with a student.
- Compose a brief session report to document each tutoring session.
- Coach your students on effective email communication with their teachers; for younger students, reach out to their teachers on their behalf.
- Communicate with our admin team about your schedule, timesheets, etc.
- Respond to occasional communication from caregivers and families.
Collaborative Culture:
At CM, we want to set our tutors up for success! Our co-directors (the co-owners of the company) work to match you with students who will be a good fit for your experience, background, skills, and teaching style. Our leadership team trusts your instincts as an educator and respects your rapport with your students.
We offer an orientation for new tutors as well as ongoing training and professional development. If you need additional support, have a question about how to work with a particular student, or just want to brainstorm, our co-directors, Tutor Supervisor, and Director of Instructional Support are all available! We love to talk about students (and we all tutor in addition to our other CM responsibilities).
We have an AMAZING staff of educators with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Aside from designated time to collaborate with and learn from other tutors during quarterly staff meetings, our team stays connected via Slack, where we share challenges, proud-tutor moments, resources, funny student stories, and support. We also host a variety of informal outings (both virtual and in person) where tutors can get to know each other.
Hours:
Peak demand for tutoring is M-Th, 4 pm - 7 pm (though there may be opportunities to work outside of these times).
Minimum hours for this position: 5 hrs/week. We may be able to offer you up to 20 hours per week.
Location:
- We offer tutoring in-home (at the client’s home), at our Berkeley tutoring center, and/or online.
- At this time, we are looking to hire tutors who can work in person or in-home.
Pay Rates: We have a tiered pay rate scale based on education/experience in the field. After an initial 3-month training period, your pay rate increases by $2 per hour.
- During your training period: $20 per hour pre-degree; $22 per hour with a bachelor’s degree; $24 per hour with a master’s degree, teaching credential, or equivalent experience.
- After your training period: $22 per hour pre-degree; $24 per hour with a bachelor’s degree; $26 per hour with a master’s degree, teaching credential, or equivalent experience.
Pay rates are higher for test prep tutoring (+$5) and group tutoring (+$3).
In-home tutoring is paid at the rate of $55 for each hour that you spend with a student (this rate includes your compensation for travel time; travel time is not compensated separately). This rate remains the same when you graduate from your training period.
Estimated Hiring Timeline
Please send us your materials as soon as you can. We will review resumes on a rolling basis.
Want to learn more about us? Read our full Applicant Info Sheet at: https://www.classroommatters.com/info-for-job-applicants. You may also message us or email rosalind AT classroommatters.com.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- List the subjects and grade levels you can tutor.
- Tell us a little bit about a standout moment, epiphany, or accomplishment in your prior experience as a tutor or teacher.
- What else would you like us to know about you/your background and experience? Please use this space to convey anything not captured by your resume.
Work Location: In person
