5 Virtual Tutoring Jobs That Pay Over $25 an Hour
Get paid to help students with their studies online and on your own terms.
Disclaimer: The following information is true and accurate to the best of the author’s abilities.
Tutoring has become one of the fastest-growing work-from-home jobs since the pandemic. In fact, it’s also one of the very best-ways to consistently make money online.
For example, I know of several people with online tutoring side hustles for platforms like VIPKid — earning upwards of $20 an hour.
And sometimes a tutoring side gig can turn into a full-time work from home job that pays even more.
What subjects can you tutor students in?
- Language Arts
- History
- Math
- Social Studies
- Science
- Economics
- Business
- Computer Science
- Art
- Music
Virtually any subject can offer virtual tutoring opportunities to those qualified. Speaking of which.
What qualifies you for an online tutoring job?
Every tutoring platform will have their own requirements to get hired. In some cases, you may need a college degree. And in some cases, you may need to be a certified teacher.
However, other platforms often let those without a degree tutor in a subject where they have a significant amount of proven knowledge and experience.
I would say that it helps to have a degree in a related field. But if you can demonstrate that you are a subject-matter expert in a particular area, then you still have a good shot at landing a virtual tutoring gig.
How much money do work from home tutoring jobs pay?
It depends on the company, and (often) your qualifications and the amount of time you expect to tutor students.
A quick search on Indeed shows numerous online tutoring jobs that pay over $25 an hour. Here are 5 examples.
1. Mechanism Ventures — English Language Arts Tutor
Mechanism Ventures is recruiting part-time virtual English language arts tutors. These are contract roles that pay $25 an hour.
Candidates must have a 4-year college degree and at least 3 years of ELA tutoring experience, including 1-year of professional online tutoring.
The job entails roughly 10 to 15 hours of work each week. A typical schedule will be Monday through Thursdays, sometime between the hours of 3:00 pm and 10:00 pm Eastern Time.
2. Team Tutor — Wilson Reading and Math Tutor
Team Tutor is hiring online reading and math tutors for part-time roles. These jobs pay $40 an hour.
Applicants must have state-issued teaching certificates, as well as 2 to 5 years of teaching experience. Furthermore, you must be available at least 4 to 6 hours a week.
3. Green Island UFSD — Virtual Tutor
Green Island UFSD is seeking part-time remote tutors for contract roles. Those assigned to 1 or 2 students can earn $30 an hour. While those assigned to 3 to 5 students can make $40 an hour.
Tutoring gigs are available in the following subjects
- English
- History
- Math
- Middle school
- Reading
- Science
- Social Studies
According to the job posting, a college degree is not mentioned. However, candidates should a strong level of understanding in the subject(s) they are tutoring in.
Remote tutors are expected to work 15 hours a week.
4. LingoAce — Online Math Tutor
LingoAce is recruiting part-time online math tutors. The contract gig pays between $24 to $30 an hour.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related field like engineering. Furthermore, you need at least 3 years of experience teaching math.
5. Stellarwise Learning — Math and Reading Tutor
Finally, Stellarwise Learning is hiring remote math and reading tutors for part-time roles. These flexible work from home jobs pay between $25 to $30 an hour.
In addition to being enthusiastic and passionate about education, you also need a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of teaching or tutoring experience, including teaching with small groups. The job listing also says you need a teaching certificate.
For a comprehensive list of money-making websites (including more virtual tutoring platforms), check out my quick-reference guide on 101 Ways to Make Money Online.