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Join the Prep Academy Tutors Team – Where Passion Meets Opportunity!

At Prep Academy Tutors, our mission is to ignite a love of learning and help students achieve their fullest potential. We are a dynamic, private in-home and online tutoring company providing exceptional educational support across all subjects and grade levels. But here’s the catch: we don’t just hire anyone—we hire the best. We offer competitive compensation that reflects the value of your experience and expertise, flexible hours that let you build a schedule around part-time work alongside teaching, graduate studies, or other commitments, ongoing professional development and collaboration with experienced colleagues, a supportive team environment where passionate educators share ideas and celebrate student success, and the autonomy to manage your own schedule and student roster with the backing of an established tutoring organization.

Are you an energetic, enthusiastic, and driven educator who wants to make a real difference? Are you passionate about helping elementary students build confidence, strengthen their academic skills, and achieve academic success? If so, we want YOU!

Requirements

We’re seeking knowledgeable, compassionate educators who meet at least one of the following qualifications:

• Are a certified teacher in Canada or the United States (or are in the process of becoming one).
• Hold current, valid registration with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).
• Have experience as a lecturer or course instructor at an accredited Canadian or U.S. college or university.
• Are currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Education program.

Tutor Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, goals, and areas for improvement.
• Give direct, explicit instruction across core elementary subject areas, including Math, English/Language, Science, and Social Studies.
• Deliver personalized academic support aligned with the Ontario elementary curriculum.
• Offer remedial support for struggling students as well as enrichment opportunities for those seeking advanced challenges.
• Build students’ foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, numeracy, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Apply structured, engaging instructional strategies to reinforce foundational academic skills and address individual learning needs.
• Help students with classroom assignments, assessments, projects, and exam preparation where appropriate.
• Create customized lesson plans that promote deep understanding, confidence, independence, and academic growth.
• Teach primarily in-person, in-home while staying flexible to support students online as needed.

Skills and Traits

We are looking for OCT-certified Grade 1–6 All-Subjects Tutors to support students through in-home, in-person instruction. The ideal candidate is passionate about teaching, committed to student success, and skilled at creating engaging, personalized learning experiences. Qualified candidates have experience teaching or tutoring elementary students and are comfortable giving direct instruction in a variety of subject areas. Experience with the Ontario elementary curriculum (Grades 1–6) is essential. The ability to teach in person, with the option to support students online as needed, is preferred.

Preferred qualifications:

• Currently residing in Toronto.
• OCT certification with experience teaching Grades 1–6.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to students’ homes in the Midtown Toronto areas.
• Experience using direct instruction, explicit teaching, and structured instructional approaches.
• Strong knowledge of the Ontario elementary curriculum (Grades 1–6).
• Experience teaching or tutoring elementary students across multiple subject areas.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for helping students build confidence, improve academic performance, strengthen foundational skills, and develop lifelong learning skills.

Ready to join a team that values your expertise, passion, and independence? If you’re an inspiring educator committed to making a lasting impact on students, we’d love to hear from you!