$23 - $25 per hour
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Education · San Jose, CA
Tutor jobs in San Jose, CA
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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tools If you are driven, motivated, and eager to make a difference, we would love to meet you! Job Responsibilities: Teach/ tutor in-center, online, and/or via hybrid delivery using the Mathnasium Method, terminology, an…
$100k - $105k
As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek i…
$25 - $28 per hour
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead our Lead Generator Staff in multiple warehouses in the Bay Area . The position will coach, schedule, train, staff, and lead generate at across all our North and So…
$35 - $45 per hour
paid training, and grow into long-term teaching and curriculum roles. This is a long-term teaching opportunity — not a short-term tutoring role. About Think Academy Think Academy US, a wholly owned subsidiary of TAL Educ…
$32 - $37 per hour
Family Location: 95008 Summary: A bit about us: We are an easygoing, welcoming family of 3 who recently moved to the Campbell area and are excited to settle into our new community. We love spending time outdoors, animals…
$40 - $50 per hour
The Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring ( TPAPT ) is seeking English Language Arts teaching specialists to work with students in grades 9-12. Level: Experienced Location: Remote, CA based Po…
$40 - $50 per hour
The Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring ( TPAPT ) is seeking STEM or/and Math tutoring specialists to work with students in grades 9-12. Level: Experienced Location: Remote, CA based Positio…
degree in a STEM-related or educational field is strongly preferred. ~Strong content knowledge in math. ~Experience teaching or tutoring students. Not Required: ~A formal teaching credential is not required for this posi…
Join Our AoPS Academy as a Language Arts Instructor! Are you passionate about Language Arts? Do you love inspiring young minds in an engaging, collaborative classroom setting? We have the perfect opportunity for you! The…
Job Title: High School PE Teacher - Champion Student Wellness & Lifelong Fitness Build Health, Confidence, and Community Through Movement At Escuela Popular, we believe a great education nurtures the whole person—mind, b…
Requirements & Qualifications: Open to all major - we provide training and professional growth program Previous experience teaching or tutoring students. Passionate about the education industry, and has the strong will t…
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What tutors earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$28 | $41k–$58k |
| Mid level | $26–$37 | $55k–$76k |
| Senior | $35–$50 | $72k–$103k |
Adjusted for the San Jose 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
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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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