There are so many different ways you can make money from home in the education field! And today, I’ve done a ton of research to list the best online tutoring jobs I can find for your reference.
With school back in session now for most students, these companies will be busy and actively hiring!
Online tutoring tends to be flexible and lucrative as far as work at home jobs go. However, all companies are not created equally. Some companies are going to require you’ve had past experience and some do not.
One thing to be mindful of is that these companies typically require you either have a college degree, or be in the process of acquiring one. I’ve tried to note the specifics on that next to each listing.
So — if you are a current or former teacher or tutor, or you happen to be a college student in need of some extra income, read on! This may work out to be flexible or even full-time at-home work for you!
Online Tutoring Jobs
1 – Hoot Reading – Usually hiring reading teachers in North America. Hoot Reading specializes in providing one on one reading support to beginning readers. You can join Hoot Reading’s teacher network as a reading teacher to earn side income. The company is looking for people who live in North America and have both an educational degree as well as K-6 teaching experience. Hoot does not list the pay, but they state that it’s based on your education and experience, and you can earn more if you prove to be a reliable teacher.
2 – Studypool – US. Teaching experience not required. Studypool is a popular online platform for homework help. If you sign up as a Studypool tutor, you can get paid to provide this help to students who need it. You can withdraw your tutoring earnings at any time on Studypool. It should take about three business days for payments to process after you’ve requested them.
3 – IvyMath – Online Math Tutors. US or Canada. Must have previous K-12 math tutoring or teaching experience. Must be able to commit to working at least 15 hours per week. Pay rate not given.
4 – Tutor.com – Read Tutor.com Review – Open to US and Canada. They don’t require past experience, but you must be an expert in any of the tutoring concepts you select. Also, at minimum you must be a sophomore in college. Some subjects do require a college degree.
5 – Skooli – Read Skooli Review – If you have at least a Master’s degree or ESL or other language qualification, then you may be accepted to tutor for Skooli.
6 – Elevate K-12 – US only. Must be a US state-certified teacher. Most teachers work 20 hours per week on average. You can set your own schedule.
7 – Yup – This company offers online tutoring jobs in math, chemistry, and physics. This is one of the few that does not require past experience and also does not require a college degree. However, you are tested on these subjects to ensure your knowledge is up to their standards to begin tutoring.
8 – Aim4A – Open worldwide. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required. Must also have some past teaching experience.
9 – Brainfuse – Read Brainfuse Review – US only. Minimum of a Master’s degree is required. Must have some past tutoring or teaching experience.
10 – PrepNow – Read PrepNow Review – Two years of teaching or tutoring experience is required, along with at least a bachelor’s degree. They also want to hire people who got good scores on SAT and ACT tests.
11 – Revolution Prep – Past teaching experience along with a bachelor’s degree is required. This company claims they only hire 2.2 percent of applicants, so they are quite selective. Pay is $20 hourly+.
12 – StudyGate – Tutors. US. So long as you hold a Bachelor’s degree or are working towards one with a minimum GPA of 3.3 you’re ready to begin working with them. Freelance work so you can set your own schedule. Payments are made 3x a month.
13 – TutorUp – US. All TutorUp tutors are required to be certified teachers in the U.S. On a case-by-case basis they also accept experienced teachers whose certification may have lapsed, or who have retired. Experienced college professors (not teaching assistants) are exempted from the certification requirement and are welcome to apply. May earn on average $30 / hourly.
14 – Pear Deck Tutor – Open to the US and several other countries including Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Philippines, Spain, and the United Kingdom. All applicants must have previous tutoring or teaching experience, mastery of subjects tutored and be enrolled in or graduated from an accredited university. Pay is $16 hourly.
15 – Learner – Online Tutors. US. Flexible working hours. Tutors needed for multiple subjects. However, the company specializes in math. Must have a 4 year college degree (non-negotiable). Pay is $25 hourly. They pay $35 hourly for tutoring test prep.
Looking For Even More Online Teaching & Tutoring Options?
FlexJobs is one of my favorite sites to use for finding remote jobs and learning about new companies that hire remotely.
Most of what I see there when I check the listings pays well above minimum wage and are known companies.
The great thing about FlexJobs is that they guarantee ALL listings are scam-free. They list hundreds of jobs — all of which are either remote or flexible in nature — five days per week.
There are also no ads on the site!
Because there are no ads, they do charge a membership fee since that is the only way they can see a return on their job-searching efforts.
But it’s cheap — you can get access for a few weeks for just $2.95 for 14 full days!
If you sign up and don’t like it, it’s very easy to cancel right away so you are not billed again. You can do it any point during your 14 days of checking things out.
Go here to check out FlexJobs.
Good luck to you!
Anna Thurman is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 13 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.