Valley Catholic Middle School seeks an enthusiastic and collaborative educator to join our faculty for the 2026–2027 school year. Valley Catholic Middle School is an independent Catholic school serving students in grades…
Education · Portland, OR
Tutor jobs in Portland, OR
Tutors work with students one-on-one or in small groups to close skill gaps, prepare for exams, and build study habits, adapting pace and method to each learner.
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Geometry Tutor (Contract) Location: Remote Hours: Set Your Own Schedule Pay: $25.00/hr About Learner Education Learner Education is on a mission to help students reach their full academic potential through personalized 1…
$22.67 - $39.23 per hour
Lead Preschool Teacher - The Finch Academy The Finch Academy is Seeking Lead Preschool Teachers Salary: $22.67-$39.23 Hourly Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00pm Location: The Finch Academy, 4222 NE 12th Ave., Portland,…
$20 - $25 per hour
Description: Wobbler / Toddler Lead & Assistant Teachers Vermont Hills Family Life Center — Portland, Oregon Full-time (30–40 hours/week) · Monday–Friday, morning/day · Benefit-eligible · On-site Pay : $20–$25/hour, depe…
Maayan Torah Day School is a warm, nurturing Jewish private school seeking caring, creative, and dependable substitute teachers to join our early childhood team. We are looking for educators who enjoy working with young…
Maayan Torah Day School is a warm, nurturing Jewish private school seeking a caring, flexible, and dependable Part-Time Wholeschool Teacher to join our early childhood team. We are looking for someone who enjoys working…
St. Ignatius Catholic School, a Jesuit Catholic learning community, seeks a faith-filled, collaborative, caring educator to serve as a part-time catechesis teacher for students in grades 4-8 and middle school technology…
$17.5 - $18.85 per hour
Job Title: Afterschool Teacher PJA Afterschool is looking for creative, compassionate, and energetic educators who want to make a real impact in the lives of school-age kids. We are currently hiring afterschool staff for…
$10 - $33.15 per hour
Join Our Team at ChildRoots Southeast - 50 SE 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97214 Are you an experienced early childhood educator looking to inspire young minds and build lasting connections? Do you believe in fostering a sense…
preferred ~Strong content knowledge in math ~Classroom teaching experience at the K-12 level is preferred ~Experience teaching or tutoring students Not Required: A formal teaching credential is not required for this posi…
$18 - $21 per hour
Waldorf-Inspired Parent-Child Teacher (Children Ages 1–2) Part-Time | Up to 3 Hours per Week | 10-Week Session We are seeking a warm, nurturing, and creative Waldorf Parent-Child Teacher to lead and enrich our parent-chi…
Language Trainers is a successful language training company working with freelance teachers of 70 different languages in hundreds of towns and cities across the world. Students are either in-company or self-funded who ne…
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What tutors earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $16–$22 | $33k–$46k |
| Mid level | $21–$29 | $44k–$61k |
| Senior | $27–$39 | $57k–$82k |
Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Subject-matter depthDiagnosing skill gapsClear explanationsSession planningProgress trackingTest-prep strategiesRapport with studentsParent communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you figure out where a struggling student's actual gaps are?
Describe informal diagnostics: working problems aloud together, tracing errors back to the missing prerequisite skill rather than the surface mistake.
A student says they are just bad at the subject. How do you respond?
Show how you rebuild confidence with early wins on achievable problems, and reframe ability as practice. Give an example of a turnaround.
How do you structure a typical session?
Offer a simple arc: quick review, targeted new work, independent practice, and a recap with next steps. Flexibility within structure is the point.
How do you measure and communicate progress to parents?
Mention concrete markers, such as score changes, skills mastered, or homework independence, and brief regular updates rather than vague reassurance.
What do you do when a student arrives unprepared or unmotivated?
Show adaptability: shrink the goal for the day, connect material to their interests, and address patterns with the student and parents separately.
Which subjects and levels are you strongest in, and where is your edge?
Be precise, for example algebra through precalculus or SAT reading, and mention score improvements or outcomes you have produced.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For tutors specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State your subjects and levels precisely, such as AP Calculus AB or SAT math, rather than broad claims like all math.
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Quantify outcomes: average score gains, grade improvements, or students placed into target programs.
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List relevant credentials, such as a teaching license, degree field, or certifications from test-prep companies.
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Mention formats you handle well: online platforms (Zoom with a shared whiteboard), in-home, or learning-center settings.
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Include your own test scores where they are strong and recent enough to matter for test-prep roles.
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