Virtual Tutor - Maryland

About Amplify Amplify helps teachers bring delight and rigor to students every day. We have become a leader in K–12 literacy, biliteracy, math, and science by building inspiring teaching and learning experiences based on research. The Amplify Classroom platform combines curriculum, assessment, and supplemental learning into one coherent high-quality instructional system. A pioneer in education since 2000, Amplify has developed deep relationships in states and districts by partnering with educators to drive implementation quality and improved outcomes. Today, Amplify serves more than 18 million students and teachers across all 50 states and on six continents. For more information, visit Amplify.com . JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: Are you interested in earning money as a tutor this year? Do you want to interact directly with students while building relationships and instilling a passion for learning? Would you like to receive training and experience in Amplify’s assessment and intervention products? Amplify Tutoring is seeking remote, part-time Virtual Tutors to provide small-group tutoring for students in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade during the 2026-2027 School Year. *VIRTUAL TUTORS FOR THIS ROLE MUST RESIDE WITHIN MARYLAND AND BE ABLE TO TRAVEL TO ANNAPOLIS TO COMPLETE FINGERPRINTING. WHAT TO EXPECT AS A TUTOR: Compensation : The compensation for this role is $18 per hour for delivery of tutoring sessions and $15 per hour for lesson preparation and professional development. Tutors will be employed and paid via a 3rd party staffing agency as a W2 contracted employee. Tutors are compensated for delivering each 30-minute tutoring session as well as 30 minutes of lesson preparation time for each tutoring session held. Tutors are also compensated for their initial training and ongoing professional development throughout the year. Background Checks: If selected, fingerprinting and background checks will be required. Tutors cannot work with students prior to clearance. Initial fingerprinting costs average $50-$150. Tutors are reimbursed for costs associated with fingerprinting after submission of receipts. Location : This is a remote part-time position. All candidates must physically reside within Maryland and meet U.S. employment eligibility requirements . Tutors should have a private, quiet location free from distractions with a professional background to work from. Scheduling : Tutors can request to work between 9 to 39 hours per week. Most tutors work between 9 and 15 hours per week during the school year. Tutoring sessions are conducted exclusively on weekdays, with no weekend classes. Tutors must be available for a 15-minute early login prior to their session start. Each tutoring assignment lasts approximately 15 weeks. We ask our tutors to commit to the assigned tutoring group for the entire duration. Amplify works to fill each tutor’s desired number of hours; however, we cannot guarantee immediate or overall work at the volume requested, as this is highly dependent on the tutor’s availability matching ongoing school district needs. Tutoring sessions are held according to individual school schedules and may be affected by school closures or session cancellations (ex. holidays, state and local testing, weather, etc.). Lesson Planning and Delivery: Planning and delivering tutoring lessons are the foundation of our work. Tutoring sessions are delivered using our structured research-based curriculum. Tutors are compensated for both planning and delivering their tutoring sessions. Tutors are initially hired and trained to conduct literacy-based lessons. Once they have demonstrated their success, tutors may have the opportunity to obtain additional endorsements in math tutoring (grades 3 - 5), literacy tutoring (grades 6-8), administering literacy assessments, and other special projects. Culture and Community: At Amplify, we truly value our tutors. We provide various resources like supportive coaching and ongoing professional training to help them get better at what they do. We also have online platforms for tutors to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR: Minimum High School diploma or equivalent. Fluent English speaker. Comfortable and highly skilled with technology. Available a minimum of 90 minutes a day, 3 days a week (M-F) at consistent times during the school day between 8am-4pm ET (ex. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10:00-11:30). Have access to a personal laptop or computer with a webcam and microphone (Chromebooks, iPads/tablets, and smart phones cannot be used for this role). Enjoys working with Kindergarten-Eighth Grade students. Interested in teaching lessons using Amplify curriculum Willing to accept and implement ongoing coaching and feedback. Interested in participating in professional development and learning opportunities to help students meet their goals. WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE HIRING PROCESS: Apply: Submit your application using the link below. Interview: Complete a one-way interview designed to showcase your experience and educational knowledge. The interview portion is intended to replicate a face-to-face interview and can be completed in about 15 minutes. Hiring Decision: Please complete the application and interview as soon as possible. Onboarding: If you're chosen to join our team, we'll ask you to do two things through our 3rd party staffing agency: Fill out paperwork, including tax documents, I9 verification, and a contractor agreement for tutors. Complete a name-based national background check. Training: Once you have cleared your onboarding, you must complete the following within 2 weeks of your start date: Complete one or more state/FBI background checks that require fingerprinting. It can take anywhere from 2 to 6+ weeks for your fingerprints to be processed, depending on the assigned state or school district. A paid training course to learn how to navigate Amplify platforms and materials (approx. 10-15 hours). WANT TO LEARN MORE? Complete an application to be invited to our informational sessions and hiring website to learn more about the role and decide whether it will be a good fit for you! Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com . If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting. Amplify is an E-Verify participant.