Help Build an Education Around the Student
Location: Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, and surrounding communities
Position Type: Part-Time; hours vary based on student and program needs
Compensation: $30–$50/hour, based on experience, subject expertise, and the student's educational needs
Homeschooling Is About More Than School at Home
Homeschooling gives students something traditional classrooms often can't: the opportunity to build an education around the learner.
But that doesn't mean homeschooling is easy.
Students still need strong academic foundations, thoughtful instruction, meaningful practice, and someone who knows when to teach, when to step back, and when to try a completely different approach.
At Dragonfly Education, we believe the goal isn't simply to keep students busy or get through a list of assignments. It's to help students understand what they're learning, become confident thinkers, and gradually take greater ownership of their education.
We're looking for knowledgeable, adaptable tutors who enjoy working with students and can bring both structure and flexibility to a homeschool environment.
If you believe education should be built around the student—not the other way around—we'd love to meet you.
What Homeschool Tutoring Looks Like at Dragonfly
Homeschooling doesn't necessarily mean sitting beside one student and providing direct instruction for every minute of the day.
A successful homeschool tutor knows how to manage learning time thoughtfully.
For example, a tutor might spend 30 minutes providing direct math instruction to one student while another student reads independently. The tutor may then check the second student's reading response, move back to the first student's math practice, introduce the next lesson, and continue moving between students as appropriate.
The goal is purposeful learning—not simply keeping everyone occupied.
Depending on the students and their needs, you may:
- Provide direct instruction in one or more academic subjects
- Work with multiple students at different grade levels
- Move between students as they work independently
- Assign and monitor meaningful independent work
- Adjust the pace and approach based on student understanding
- Help students develop organization, study skills, and independence
- Coordinate learning across multiple subjects
- Communicate progress and concerns with families and the Dragonfly team
We May Build a Homeschool Team
One of the advantages of working with Dragonfly is that one tutor does not have to be an expert in everything.
Some homeschool families may benefit from one versatile tutor who can provide instruction across several subjects.
Others may be better served by two or more tutors whose expertise complements one another.
For example, an elementary tutor might provide foundational instruction across reading, writing, and mathematics, while a second tutor provides advanced mathematics or science instruction as students progress.
We may also divide a family's schedule among tutors so that each tutor has a sustainable number of hours rather than expecting one person to provide an entire full-time school schedule.
If you're an excellent elementary educator, we're interested. If you're a middle or high school subject specialist, we're interested. And if you can do both, that's wonderful too.
The Students You'll Help
Our homeschool tutors may work with students from elementary school through high school, depending on their experience and expertise.
Elementary Homeschooling
Elementary tutors may provide instruction in:
- Reading
- Phonics
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Spelling
- Vocabulary
- Elementary Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Study Skills
- Organization
Elementary homeschooling requires more than subject knowledge. Young students need tutors who understand how to keep them engaged while maintaining meaningful instruction and building strong academic foundations.
Middle & High School Homeschooling
Depending on your expertise, you may tutor subjects including:
- Mathematics
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Algebra II
- Precalculus
- Calculus
- Statistics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Language Arts
- Writing
- History
- Spanish
- Test Preparation
- Other academic subjects
Advanced students may work with multiple subject specialists as their coursework becomes more specialized.
What You'll Do
As a Dragonfly Homeschool Tutor, you will:
- Provide thoughtful one-on-one instruction tailored to each student's needs
- Plan and manage learning time effectively
- Balance direct instruction with purposeful independent work
- Adapt lessons when a student isn't understanding the material
- Encourage students to ask questions, think critically, and solve problems independently
- Build academic skills alongside confidence and independence
- Help students develop effective study and organizational habits
- Communicate appropriately with parents and the Dragonfly team
- Track and communicate student progress when appropriate
- Create an environment where students can make mistakes, learn from them, and keep trying
You're a Great Fit If You...
- Enjoy working with students and genuinely care about how they learn
- Have strong knowledge in the subjects you teach
- Can explain challenging concepts clearly and in different ways
- Are organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities
- Know how to balance structure with flexibility
- Can recognize when a student needs direct instruction and when they need time to work independently
- Are patient, dependable, adaptable, and professional
- Believe students should learn to think for themselves rather than simply receive answers
- Enjoy helping students become increasingly independent learners
Why You'll Love Working with Dragonfly Education
Great tutors have choices.
We believe they deserve a company that values them just as much as the students they teach.
When you join Dragonfly Education, you'll enjoy:
- Flexible scheduling that can work around your classes, career, or family commitments
- Competitive pay ranging from $30–$50 per hour based on experience and subject expertise
- The opportunity to choose students and programs that fit your strengths and availability
- Thoughtfully matched students—not random assignments
- The ability to work independently while having the support of a local team
- Opportunities for both in-home and online tutoring
- The opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with students and families
Why Dragonfly Is Different
We believe successful tutoring begins with the right relationship.
The best tutor isn't always the one with the most experience—it's the one who connects with the student.
That's why we thoughtfully match tutors and students based on subject expertise, personality, communication style, learning preferences, scheduling, and educational goals.
And if a match isn't quite right?
That's okay.
Our Tutor Match Guarantee supports both students and tutors because we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed.
We also recognize that homeschooling can require a team. A family may need different tutors at different stages of their children's education, and a tutor may be an exceptional fit for one student or subject but not another.
We don't expect one tutor to be everything to every student. We look for the right combination of people to create the right educational experience.
Qualifications
We're looking for tutors with strong academic knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a genuine desire to help students learn.
Ideal candidates may include:
- Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education professionals
- College students with strong academic backgrounds
- Graduate students
- Current or retired teachers
- Professionals with expertise in specific academic subjects
- Experienced homeschool educators
- Tutors with experience teaching multiple subjects
- Specialists in advanced mathematics, science, language arts, foreign languages, or other academic areas
Previous tutoring, teaching, coaching, mentoring, or homeschool experience is preferred, but not required. We are more interested in what you know, how well you communicate, how you think about learning, and how effectively you connect with students.
Requirements
- Live or work within approximately 10 miles of Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, or Broomfield
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license for in-home tutoring
- Reliable internet access and a computer or smartphone
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Availability that allows for a consistent commitment to the student or homeschool program
About Dragonfly Education
Dragonfly Education is a locally owned tutoring company serving families throughout Boulder County.
We provide personalized one-on-one tutoring that helps students strengthen academic skills, build confidence, and become independent learners.
Our goal isn't simply to help students complete their schoolwork. It's to help them become capable, curious learners who understand how to approach challenges and find their own answers.
If our approach to education feels like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Dragonfly Education team.
Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
