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Hope Network

MEC Summer Tutor

Battle Creek, MI · On-site

The MEC Summer Tutor is an associate at Hope Network whose primary responsibilities include: The overall purpose of the Summer Tutor is to support MEC's mission of empowering Michigan kids to achieve ...

META Solutions

THIRD GRADE SUMMER TUTOR

Caledonia, OH · On-site

$25/hr

Tutors/Other Date Posted: 6/3/2026 Location: Liberty Elementary School Date Available: 06/15/2026 Closing Date: 06/10/2026 District: River Valley Local Schools ? THIRD GRADE SUMMER TUTOR * Liberty ...

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THIRD GRADE SUMMER TUTOR

Columbus, OH

$25/hr

? THIRD GRADE SUMMER TUTOR * Liberty Elementary School * Third Grade Summer Tutor - 3 positions available * Appropriate licensure required * State and Federal background checks required * Dates: June ...

Hope Network

MEC Summer Tutor

Battle Creek, MI · On-site

The MEC Summer Tutor is an associate at Hope Network whose primary responsibilities include: The overall purpose of the Summer Tutor is to support MEC's mission of empowering Michigan kids to achieve ...

Full Bloom

Summer Tutor (Part-Time)

Springfield, MA · On-site

$35/hr

Summer Tutor (Part-Time) At Catapult Learning, we provide educational solutions that generate academic achievement and better life outcomes for students. Join Catapult Learning and become a part of a ...

Sylvan Learning Center

Summer tutor

Rockford, MI

$14/hr

Free Tutoring : After 6 months, get free tutoring for your dependent children. * Super Flexible : Work around your classes and homework. * Skip the Lesson planning : Focus on what you love--teaching!

Sylvan Learning Center

Summer Tutor

Brighton, MI

$14/hr

Free Tutoring : After 6 months, get free tutoring for your dependent children. * Super Flexible : Work around your classes and homework. Why This is a Game-Changer for Education Majors * Real-World ...

Sylvan Learning Center

Summer Tutor

Brighton, MI · On-site

$14/hr

Free Tutoring : After 6 months, get free tutoring for your dependent children. * Super Flexible : Work around your classes and homework. Why This is a Game-Changer for Education Majors * Real-World ...

Sylvan Learning Center

Summer Tutor

Muskegon, MI · On-site

$14/hr

Free Tutoring : After 6 months, get free tutoring for your dependent children. * Super Flexible : Work around your classes and homework. Why Sylvan is Perfect for Future/Retired Educators * Skip the ...

Sylvan Learning Center

Summer Tutor

Grand Blanc, MI

$14/hr

Free Tutoring : After 6 months, get free tutoring for your dependent children. * Super Flexible : Work around your classes and homework. * Hours: M/W-3:30-6:30 T/H 9:30-12:30 Why Sylvan is Perfect ...

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Sylvan Learning Center

Summer Tutor

Muskegon, MI · On-site

$14/hr

Free Tutoring : After 6 months, get free tutoring for your dependent children. * Super Flexible : Work around your classes and homework. Why Sylvan is Perfect for Future/Retired Educators * Skip the ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer tutor in the United States is $20.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Does a Summer Tutor Do?

A summer tutor provides instruction to students during their school break, usually June-August. Your responsibilities are to assist an individual student or group of students in retaining what they learned in the previous year, prepare them for courses in the coming school year, or work on skills they generally struggle with. Your duties may include helping kids with reading and comprehension, mathematics, or another subject in which the student has an interest. You may also work with students who have learning disabilities. You can often find these roles at a tutoring center or in a private home.

What is the difference between Summer Tutor vs After-School Tutor?

AspectSummer TutorAfter-School Tutor
CredentialsTypically requires a high school diploma or college coursework; certifications are a plusSimilar requirements; often includes tutoring certifications or subject-specific credentials
Work EnvironmentPrimarily during summer months, often in private homes, tutoring centers, or onlineDuring the school year, after school hours, in schools, tutoring centers, or online
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by private families, tutoring companies, and online platforms for seasonal helpEmployed by schools, tutoring centers, or private clients for ongoing academic support

Summer Tutors focus on providing academic assistance during the summer break, often working flexible hours and in various settings. After-School Tutors work during the school year, supporting students after classes in more structured environments. Both roles require similar credentials and serve different seasonal needs, with Summer Tutors offering seasonal help and After-School Tutors providing ongoing academic support.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Summer Tutor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Summer Tutor, you need a solid grasp of the subject matter, previous tutoring or teaching experience, and at least a high school diploma or relevant educational background. Familiarity with online learning platforms, digital collaboration tools, and curriculum resources is often necessary. Strong communication, patience, and motivational skills help build rapport with students and encourage effective learning. These abilities are crucial for fostering student engagement, addressing individual learning needs, and achieving academic improvement during the summer term.

What are some common challenges faced by summer tutors, and how can they be addressed?

Summer tutors often encounter challenges such as maintaining student engagement during the break from regular school and adapting lesson plans to fit condensed schedules. To address these, tutors can incorporate interactive activities and tailor sessions to each student's interests and goals. Building a positive rapport and providing consistent feedback also helps keep students motivated and on track. Flexibility and creativity are key to overcoming these common obstacles in a summer tutoring environment.

What are summer tutors?

Summer tutors are educators who provide academic support to students during the summer break. They help students reinforce concepts learned during the school year, address learning gaps, or prepare for upcoming coursework. Summer tutors may work one-on-one or with small groups, and can focus on a variety of subjects based on the student’s needs. Their goal is to help students maintain or improve their academic skills in a relaxed, supportive environment.
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Infographic showing various Summer Tutor job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 32% Full Time, 55% Part Time, 11% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,053 per year, or $20.2 per hour.

MEC Summer Tutor

Hope Network West Michigan

Battle Creek, MI • On-site

Temporary

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

The MEC Summer Tutor is an associate at Hope Network whose primary responsibilities include: The overall purpose of the Summer Tutor is to support MEC’s mission of empowering Michigan kids to achieve their highest level of academic achievement in reading and math. By providing students with individualized, high-impact support, the Summer Tutor directly contributes to creating equitable opportunities for every learner to succeed in grades PreK-2nd. The Summer Tutor provides high-impact tutoring in reading and/or math practice to PreK-2nd grade students, helping them build essential academic skills. With guided support from coaches, the tutor uses scripted, evidence-based strategies and conducts pre- and post-test assessments, and scheduled progress monitoring to ensure each student stays on track to achieve grade level reading and math skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee is required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as assigned.

  1. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential requirement of this position.

Literacy and Numeracy Strategies and Assessment

  1. Conduct one-on-one, paired, or small group tutoring sessions with students using scripted, evidence-based literacy strategies provided by Reading Corps, Early Learning Corps and/or K-3 Math Corps; achieve fidelity to the scripted strategies.
  2. Assist children in improving their early literacy and/or numerary skills, abilities, and confidence to stay on track to achieve grade level reading and math expectations.
  1. Implement pre- and post-assessment, and regular progress monitor data, and document data as instructed by coaches.
  2. Work with summer staff to identify students in need of high-impact tutoring.
  3. Maintain attendance and dosage records using prescribed resources.
  4. Regularly review student data with coaches to gauge the effectiveness of the strategies being used and determine if a change in strategy is necessary.
  5. Participate in regular coaching sessions (including observation of interventionist) to review student progress, plan, problem-solve, and set goals; receive and act on constructive feedback from coaching sessions.
  1. Communicate and interact with students in an age and developmentally appropriate way.
  2. Communicate regularly and effectively with Michigan Education Corps staff including supervisor(s) and coaching specialist(s), and site personnel.
  3. Participate in all required Michigan Education Corps sponsored training sessions, meetings, and coaching sessions, travel as necessary.
  4. Participate in site activities that support student academic and enrichment activities.
  5. Participate in one or more site-sponsored activities (e.g., family night,) and provide education about Michigan Education Corps and general literacy/numeracy awareness.
  6. Maximize service to students via push-in to classrooms to deliver 1:1, pairs, or small group tutoring when students cannot be pulled from class due to summer schedule.
  7. Be an ambassador of Michigan Education Corps by submitting Impact Stories.

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Previous experience as an MEC Reading Corps, Early Learning Corps or Math Corps Interventionist required.
  2. Minimum Education: High school diploma or recognized equivalent
  3. Must be 18 years of age or older by two weeks after your start date.
  4. Must pass mandatory background check requirements
  5. Must speak, read, and write English fluently.
  6. Must have basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate online systems and email.
  7. Experience working with school-aged children preferred; not required.