Private School Admissions Tutor – SSAT & ISEE
SSAT/ISEE Specialist (Part-Time) - MetroWest Boston. Are you an experienced educator passionate about helping 5th-8th graders? Summit Boston is hiring 1-2 specialists (5-8 hrs/week) for flexible after-school/weekend hours in MetroWest. Classroom experience preferred. Classroom experience is a plus!
Job Summary
Summit Educational Group is looking for caring, thoughtful educators to join our team as part-time, in-person tutors for SSAT and ISEE prep. At Summit, we calmly, caringly, and expertly guide students through the private school admissions testing process, helping them build confidence, reduce stress, and develop the skills they need to thrive in competitive academic environments.
This flexible, part-time role involves one-on-one instruction for the SSAT and/or ISEE, with tutoring beginning as early as summer and continuing through the winter testing season. Tutors have the freedom to set their own schedules and are matched with students based on mutual availability. You'll be supported every step of the way with expert training, a dedicated team, and Summit’s proprietary curriculum and materials.
Whether you’re an experienced tutor or just starting out, Summit offers the structure and resources to help you succeed. If you’re excited about making a meaningful impact during a critical academic milestone for families, we’d love to hear from you. We love hiring from within and post all new positions internally first!
As a Guidewell Education brand, we’re guided by values that shape how we support students and work together as colleagues — we are student-centered, empathetic, expert practitioners, and growth-oriented. These principles show up in every coaching relationship we build and every decision we make. You can read more about how our team lives these values at guidewelleducation.com/about.
Why Summit?
- Pay: $45.00/hour (in-person rate)
- A bonus of $15 per hour for classroom instruction
- +$5 per hour for academic tutoring outside of test prep
- +$5 per hour referral bonuses and request bonuses
- Paid training and ongoing support: $20/hr
- Non-taxed travel of 0.70c a mile
- Flexible scheduling and self-selected student matches
- Tutor discount program
Requirements
- Strong academic background and comfort with middle school math and English content.
- Passing score on our short pre-interview SSAT/ISEE content quiz.
- Reliable internet connection (for online trainings/meetings) or reliable transportation (for in-person sessions). Expected travel is 30-45 minutes one-way.
- Availability to tutor during after-school hours and weekends, especially September through January.
- A completed Bachelor’s degree.
- Passion for helping students succeed and confidence in your ability to mentor others.
- Willingness to complete Summit’s paid training program and participate in mock testing.
Responsibilities
- Deliver one-on-one tutoring in SSAT and/or ISEE prep, in person
- Tailor each lesson to match the student’s goals, timeline, and learning style.
- Help students manage test anxiety and build exam confidence.
- Adjust lesson plans based on practice test results and parent feedback.
- Communicate clearly with students, families, and Summit team members.
- Submit session reports, scheduling updates, and progress notes promptly.
- Maintain a consistent weekly schedule during the testing season (typically August through January).
- Participate in paid training and professional development workshops.
Diversity and Inclusion:
We believe that diversity and inclusion enrich education and drive success. We are committed to ensuring that all people who interact with Guidewell Education--parents, students, staff, contractors, partners, vendors--are respected and valued holistically. We are committed to attracting and retaining students and staff from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences because we believe that diversity fuels innovation and education to new heights.
The Legal Stuff:
Applicants will be considered for the position on the basis of their qualifications and ability to perform the job for which they are applying. Guidewell Education does not discriminate based on the basis of race, color, genetics, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or status as a special disabled or other veteran covered by the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, as amended.