How to hire an elementary education tutor

How to hire an elementary education tutor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step elementary education tutor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an elementary education tutor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new elementary education 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 elementary education tutor you need to hire. Certain elementary education 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?

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   An elementary education tutor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, elementary education tutors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of elementary education tutor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Elementary Education Tutor	Description	Hourly rate
   Elementary Education Tutor		$12-26
   Tutor/Mentor	Tutors 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
   Tutor	Tutors are individual contributors who make sure that students assigned to them can understand classroom lessons. They are often full-time educators themselves, but they may also be working in other fields and are only passionate about teaching... Show more	$10-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Math
   • Kids
   • K-12
   • Mathematics
   • Language Arts
   • Elementary Education
   • Public Schools
   • GPA
   • K-5
   • Study
   • K-8
   • Reading Comprehension
   • Role Model
   • Academic Performance

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Provide case management services to students: in managing their IEP'S and educational needs.
   • Act as a translator for ESL students.
   • Tutor and assist students in reading, writing, mathematics and other literacy-base skills, in cooperation with the teaching staff.
   • Tutor students, grades 4th and 5th, to help develop their English, mathematics and writing skills on Saturday mornings.
   • Facilitate tutorials on a variety of English literature, written essays, and business communications at undergraduate and graduate levels.
   • Create lesson plans, multiple test formats, daily PowerPoint presentations, excel spreadsheets for student grades.

   More elementary education tutor duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your elementary education tutor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An elementary education tutor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, elementary education tutors' average salary in florida is 40% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level elementary education tutors 52% less than senior-level elementary education tutors.
   • Certifications. An elementary education tutor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an elementary education tutor's salary.

   Average elementary education tutor salary

   $39,109yearly

   $18.80 hourly rate

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   Entry-level elementary education tutor salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average elementary education tutor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$50,184	$24
   2	Connecticut	$43,757	$21
   3	Texas	$39,277	$19
   4	North Dakota	$37,837	$18
   5	Washington	$37,550	$18
   6	Oklahoma	$37,516	$18
   7	Minnesota	$36,229	$17
   8	Arizona	$32,920	$16
   9	North Carolina	$32,047	$15
   10	Ohio	$31,783	$15
   11	Florida	$27,325	$13

   Average elementary education tutor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Fargo Public Schools	$47,705	$22.94	56
   2	Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District	$45,551	$21.90
   3	Huntington Learning Center	$43,545	$20.94	62
   4	College Nannies And Tutors	$41,467	$19.94
   5	EastHartford Schools	$40,783	$19.61
   6	Bullitt County Public Schools	$39,046	$18.77	54
   7	Educate!	$34,853	$16.76	809
   8	Henry Clay High School	$28,281	$13.60	59
   9	YMCA of Greater Kansas City	$24,667	$11.86
   10	Edmond Public Schools	$24,350	$11.71	25

4. Writing an elementary education tutor job description

   A job description for an elementary education tutor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an elementary education tutor job description:

   Elementary education tutor job description example

   Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Education, the Tutor acts as an after-school intervention specialist to provide instruction in all subject areas, primarily assisting students in grades Pre K-6 in multiple subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, foreign language, and others as needed. As part of the San Manuel Education Department, the Tutor strives to ensure the quality of overall educational services, programs, and initiatives provided to San Manuel Tribal Citizens.
   
   The Tutor champions the educational goals and priorities of the Tribe in a manner that faithfully reflects and upholds the Tribal Community's vision, mission, and values.
   Essential Duties & Responsibilities
   
   1. Assists students with the completion of daily homework through one-on-one and/or group tutoring. Prepares and delivers curriculum for multi-aged, multi-subject instructional programs which cover academic preparation and academic skills building.
   
   2. Assists in the planning, preparation and facilitation of cultural enrichment programs with the Assistant Director of Education and The Serrano Language Revitalization Project. Assists in the planning, preparation and facilitation of the San Manuel Summer Academy.
   
   3. Prepares and delivers special lectures, discussions, and workshops on academic subject matters to increase students' skills, knowledge, and competencies. Prepares and delivers additional lectures, discussions, and workshops such as citizenship, civics, career education, and life skills to holistically enrich students' lives.
   
   4. Locates and organizes external resources for special workshops and programs for students. Provides instruction for use of basic computer technology.
   
   5. Creates and assembles materials needed for all academic and cultural enrichment instructional programs. Tests and grades students on academic skills, knowledge, and competencies.
   
   6. Consults with students regarding individual subject needs. Prepares and manages student performance tracking system. Schedules and facilitates parent conferences/Open House to discuss the student's progress, development, strengths, and weaknesses.
   
   7. When requested by Tribal Parents, schedules and facilitates teacher conferences to discuss student's progress, performance, development, and areas of improvement needed.
   
   8. Plans and facilitates special events for the students and their families such as the Halloween Carnival, Christmas Party, and the College Fair. Plans and chaperones fieldtrips for students.
   
   9. Assists the Assistant Director of Education in managing tutoring volunteers.
   
   10. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.
   
   Education/Experience/Qualifications
   
   * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
   * Minimum two (2) years of related experience preferred.
   * Equivalent combination of education and progressive, relevant and direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational/experience requirements indicated above.
   * Beginning to Intermediate foreign language preferred (Spanish and French).
   * Multiple Subject Teaching credentials preferred.
   * Experience in early childhood development and student enrichment services ideal.
   * Knowledge of and experience with Indian Tribes preferred.
   
   Certificates/Licenses/Registrations
   
   * At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
   * A qualified candidate/employee must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the company's insurance carrier.
   * As a condition of employment with the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Education Department, incumbents are required to undergo and successfully pass pre-employment and annual post-employment background investigation including, but not limited to, Live-Scan fingerprinting, drug screening and criminal history background check.
   * Must successfully undergo and maintain a current negative tuberculosis (TB) test.
   
   San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and San Manuel Casino will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable law.
   
   As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees. Join our team today!

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5. Post your job

   To find elementary education tutors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any elementary education tutors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level elementary education tutors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your elementary education tutor job on Zippia to find and attract quality elementary education tutor candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting elementary education 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. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 elementary education tutor

   Once you've selected the best elementary education 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new elementary education tutor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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