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PANCE Tutor

Kingsport, TN · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Get paid up to twice per week, ensuring fast and reliable compensation for the tutoring sessions ... assistant graduates for initial certification and clinical practice. * Strategic Test-Taking ...

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PANCE Tutor

Knoxville, TN · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Get paid up to twice per week, ensuring fast and reliable compensation for the tutoring sessions ... assistant graduates for initial certification and clinical practice. * Strategic Test-Taking ...

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PANCE Tutor

Nashville, TN · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Get paid up to twice per week, ensuring fast and reliable compensation for the tutoring sessions ... assistant graduates for initial certification and clinical practice. * Strategic Test-Taking ...

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PANCE Tutor

Chattanooga, TN · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Get paid up to twice per week, ensuring fast and reliable compensation for the tutoring sessions ... assistant graduates for initial certification and clinical practice. * Strategic Test-Taking ...

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PANCE Tutor

Memphis, TN · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Get paid up to twice per week, ensuring fast and reliable compensation for the tutoring sessions ... assistant graduates for initial certification and clinical practice. * Strategic Test-Taking ...

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PANCE Tutor

Murfreesboro, TN · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Get paid up to twice per week, ensuring fast and reliable compensation for the tutoring sessions ... assistant graduates for initial certification and clinical practice. * Strategic Test-Taking ...

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What is a tutoring assistant?

Tutoring Assistants are individuals who help students understand course material and improve their academic skills, often by working alongside teachers or lead tutors. They may assist with homework, clarify difficult concepts, and provide additional practice outside of regular class hours. Their goal is to support student learning and boost confidence in challenging subjects. Tutoring Assistants typically work in schools, universities, or tutoring centers, and may specialize in specific subjects.

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

To thrive as a Tutoring Assistant, you need a solid understanding of the subject matter, basic instructional skills, and often a high school diploma or relevant coursework. Familiarity with educational technology, online learning platforms, and tools like Google Classroom or Zoom is typically required. Strong communication, patience, and the ability to motivate students are important soft skills that set exceptional tutoring assistants apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for effectively supporting students' learning, maintaining engagement, and ensuring academic success.

What are some common challenges tutoring assistants face when supporting diverse learners, and how can they address them?

Tutoring Assistants often work with students who have varying learning styles, abilities, and backgrounds, which can present challenges in delivering personalized support. To address these differences, successful Tutoring Assistants adapt their communication methods, use a variety of instructional resources, and practice patience and empathy. Collaborating closely with lead teachers and other staff ensures that they understand each student's needs and can tailor their approach for maximum effectiveness. Regular feedback and reflection also help Tutoring Assistants refine their strategies and support all learners effectively.

What are the most commonly searched types of Tutoring jobs in Tennessee?

The most popular types of Tutoring jobs in Tennessee are:

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Infographic showing various Tutoring Assistant job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

TN All Corps Tutoring Assistant

Morgan County Schools

Sunbright, TN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Date Posted:
5/26/2026
Location:
Sunbright School
TN All Corps Tutoring Assistant
Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of an academic dean, to facilitate small group instruction in mathematics and/or reading to meet the academic needs of students grades 1-5.
Essential Job Functions
  • Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
  • Works with students, grades 1-5 in mathematics and/or reading small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
  • Work with academic deans, teachers, and administration to ensure academic learning loss is address with students.
  • Attend All Corps tutoring performance meetings before or after school.
  • Develop instructional plans for small group instruction in conjunction with teachers and/or academic deans.
  • Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
  • Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
  • Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
  • Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
  • Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
  • Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
  • Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.

Additional Duties:
Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers, interactive white boards, and copiers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
  • Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
  • Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
  • Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
  • Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
  • Works in standard office and school building environments.
  • Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile
  • Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

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