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How to hire a college tutor

College tutor hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring college tutors in the United States:

  • The median cost to hire a college tutor is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • HR departments typically allocate 15% of their budget towards recruitment efforts.
  • Small businesses spend $1,105 per college tutor on training each year, while large companies spend $658.
  • It takes approximately 12 weeks for a new employee to reach full productivity levels.
  • There are a total of 45,441 college tutors in the US, and there are currently 8,804 job openings in this field.
  • Kodiak, AK, has the highest demand for college tutors, with 2 job openings.

How to hire a college tutor, step by step

To hire a college tutor, you should create an ideal candidate profile, determine a budget, and post and promote your job. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hire a college tutor:

Here's a step-by-step college tutor hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a college tutor job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new college tutor
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist
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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    First, determine the employments status of the college tutor you need to hire. Certain college tutor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a college tutor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a college tutor that fits the bill.

    This list presents college tutor salaries for various positions.

    Type of College TutorDescriptionHourly rate
    College Tutor$11-18
    Student InstructorTypically, a Student Instructor engages students in learning the assignments, materials, pacing, resources, and activities. Student Instructors learn and enforce questioning and discussion strategies in promoting knowledge acquisition and student participation... Show more$15-35
    Tutor/MentorTutors and mentors are two different teaching jobs. Tutors oversee helping students understand varied subjects, assessing as well as encouraging them during the learning process... Show more$11-18
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Math
    • Mathematics
    • Academic Support
    • GPA
    • Study
    • General Chemistry
    • Pre-Calculus
    • Geometry
    • Economics
    • Classroom Management
    • Language Arts
    • Provide Academic Support
    • Academic Performance
    • Class Material
    Check all skills
    Responsibilities:
    • Tutor students in AP science, human anatomy and physiology, and microbiology
    • Assist students during open lab hours and are a teaching assistant during anatomy and physiology lab classes.
    • Develop and institute critical study benefits to strengthen student performance by provide primary study support and feedback for students.
    • Tutor adults in English grammar, ESL, writing and linguistics.
    • Provide weekly-personalize assistance to ESL children who struggle with the English language.
    • Tutor - help students in accounting and literature so they may understand the subject better.
    More college tutor duties
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your college tutor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A college tutor salary can vary based on several factors:
    • Location. For example, college tutors' average salary in florida is 39% less than in california.
    • Seniority. Entry-level college tutors earn 37% less than senior-level college tutors.
    • Certifications. A college tutor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a college tutor's salary.

    Average college tutor salary

    $14.70hourly

    $30,584 yearly

    Entry-level college tutor salary
    $24,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 29, 2025

    Average college tutor salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1California$38,114$18
    2Massachusetts$33,895$16
    3New Hampshire$33,141$16
    4Minnesota$32,175$15
    5New York$31,981$15
    6Missouri$31,762$15
    7Montana$31,233$15
    8Georgia$31,012$15
    9Mississippi$30,809$15
    10Rhode Island$28,661$14
    11Illinois$28,347$14
    12Ohio$26,604$13
    13Pennsylvania$25,930$12
    14North Carolina$25,343$12
    15Wyoming$24,886$12
    16Texas$24,803$12
    17Michigan$24,592$12
    18Indiana$24,191$12

    Average college tutor salary by company

  4. Writing a college tutor job description

    A good college tutor job description should include a few things:

    • Summary of the role
    • List of responsibilities
    • Required skills and experience

    Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a college tutor job description:

    College tutor job description example

    HIRING NOW FOR IMMEDIATE OPENINGS!
    HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER is the most established tutoring, exam preparation, and supplemental education provider in the US. With over 300 locations, Huntington Learning Center is recognized as a national leader in equipping students (K-12) with the tools needed to achieve academic success. We assess students and individualize student-specific programs, which our instructors then implement using proven techniques and strategies.
    The Huntington Learning Center in Plantation, FL offers a highly supportive, fun, and motivational teaching environment with competitive pay, continual training, and flexible hours. Our instructors teach on an individual basis, which enables students to achieve tremendous progress in a relatively short period of time. As our students improve their skills, their confidence in learning grows, along with their motivation to do better in school.
    We need tutors for every subject at all grade levels.

    A few of the benefits of teaching at Huntington Learning Center:
    Team atmosphere: At Huntington, we believe that for each of us to succeed, it is necessary to have a positive and supportive environment where everyone is part of a professional team. Each person in the center is friendly, helpful, and committed to personal and professional growth.
    Continual training: Along with being fully trained on Huntington curriculum and guidelines, you will receive continuous training opportunities, with which even the most experienced teachers can gain new insights. Huntington’s unique skills and techniques add useful and valuable tools to any teacher’s repertoire. We will increase your effectiveness, enhance your present skills, and help you develop new ones.
    Grateful students: Work directly with a variety of students at all grade levels on an individual basis. There are no discipline problems, and full-time staff conduct all parent discussions, so you as the teacher can focus on doing what you do best: teaching. Because you can track each of your student’s daily progress, you will see marked improvement in their skills, confidence, and motivation, which in turn rewards you with the knowledge that you truly are making in a difference in their lives.
    Year-round flexible hours: You can teach from 6-30 Hours per week, depending on YOUR availability! Our after-school and summer hours adapt to your changing schedule, and since no preparation is needed beforehand, it's an ideal after-school job that's even better than tutoring on your own.
    Requirements: College degree and/or teaching certification.Past experience as a teacher or tutor will be considered.

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  5. Post your job

    There are a few common ways to find college tutors for your business:

    • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your college tutor job on Zippia to find and attract quality college tutor candidates.
    • Use niche websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Recruiting college tutors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

    It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new college tutor

    Once you've selected the best college tutor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

    It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

    To prepare for the new college tutor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a college tutor?

Before you start to hire college tutors, it pays to consider both the one-off costs like recruitment, job promotion, and onboarding, as well as the ongoing costs of an employee's salary and benefits. While most companies that hire college tutors pay close attention to the initial cost of hiring, ongoing costs are much more significant in the long run.

College tutors earn a median yearly salary is $30,584 a year in the US. However, if you're looking to find college tutors for hire on a contract or per-project basis, hourly rates typically range between $11 and $18.

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