Become A Tutor

Tutors Impacting Public Schools (TIPS) impacts students, teachers, and school communities, providing representative, culturally responsive classroom tutors to enable student and school success. TIPS serves over 2000 students in grades K-12 each year, in partnerships with schools across the Puget Sound region. We offer in-person tutoring, and provide competitive pay, classroom experience, training, and access to professional education networks for college/university students, career-switchers, and community members who seek to bring their knowledge, interest, and diverse experience to make a difference for children and youth. 

The TIPS model emphasizes collaboration among schools, community partners, TIPS and caring, culturally responsive adults who can provide consistent learning support for students. We hire and train tutors for school placements to improve student success, support teacher and school needs, and enrich public school classrooms. Tutors may serve as circulating classroom assistants, lead small groups, or provide individual academic, emotional, or social support at school sites during regular school hours.

We are looking for tutors who:

  • Want to foster equitable and inclusive classrooms

  • Are passionate about helping youth succeed and grow

  • Will be culturally responsive people who can support students from all backgrounds

  • Build relationships across lines of differences, acting with empathy and compassion

  • Are committed to serving their community

  • Can be flexible and problem-solve in the dynamic school environment

  • Will communicate and collaborate effectively with educators

In all positions, you will:  

  • Support students via whole-class support, small group tutoring, and/or one-on-one tutoring

  • Assist teachers and other school staff with group instruction, classroom activities, and special projects

  • Build valuable leadership, collaboration, and communication skills 

  • Develop professional relationships with faculty, staff, and TIPS administration

  • Receive paid training on Race & Equity in Education, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Student Engagement & Management, creating Inclusive & Welcoming School Environments, Social Emotional Learning strategies, and more!

  • Get paid $23/hour

  • Accrue paid sick leave

Applications open until position filled. Questions? Email info@tipstutors.org