Single Application for All Practice Areas

We have a single application form for all subjects/practice areas. Please complete the application and select the subjects/practice areas in which you are qualified to provide instruction. We are always interested in receiving applications from strong candidates, regardless of your subject matter expertise or the practice areas/locations for which we are actively recruiting.

About Frontier Tutoring

Frontier Tutoring is how Alaskans get ahead. Founded in 2008 by UAA students, Frontier Tutoring today is the largest Alaska-based educational services brand, serving students from our center in Anchorage. Through our academic tutoring, SAT/ACT prep, and college admissions consulting programs, we are uniquely positioned to empower our students to succeed at every stage of their journey from middle and high school to the college of their choice.

Position Benefits

Earn up to $20.00/hour while experiencing the personal rewards of empowering student success
Work flexible hours and set your own schedule
Build lasting relationships and cultivate future opportunities with talented local colleagues and a customer base that includes professionals who span nearly every industry and function
Take advantage of growth opportunities, including training/professional development, leading special projects, full-time status, and management/leadership roles

Typical Responsibilities

Provide instruction to students, either in individual or group settings, as assigned
Interact with students and parents to: (i) develop plans to meet student goals, (ii) inform them of student progress, and (iii) coordinate scheduling and administrative matters
Prepare administrative reports for the company, as required
Attend company meetings and training, as required

General Position Information

Frontier Tutoring serves students in grades 5-12 and college. Your subject matter expertise determines the practice area(s) in which you will be trained and assigned to work with students.
Frontier Tutoring assigns students to Tutoring Specialists based on subject matter and scheduling requirements.

Compensation & Hours

Variable/flexible track: Work hours vary depending on students assigned to you; set your own availability; hours are not guaranteed. 10-15 hours/week estimated (up to 30 hours/week). Starting pay $18.00/hour. Senior Tutoring Specialist pay $20.00/hour. (Pay for initial training and other nonrevenue work: $12.00/hour)

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrable expertise, talent in teaching, and recent experience in the subjects/levels you are applying to instruct
One or more years of undergraduate coursework completed with demonstrated superior academic ability. At a minimum, a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree must be in progress. Overall educational attainment should be commensurate with the subjects/levels you are applying to instruct.
Ability to submit official transcripts and/or proof of enrollment in or graduation from an accredited, degree-seeking program at a college or university
Experience in tutoring, teaching, mentoring, or coaching others
Commitment to superb customer service, including a commitment to check your email and telephone messages daily and respond within a maximum of 24 hours, or sooner if able
Exemplifies Frontier Tutoring’s CORE qualities for educational service delivery staff (Charisma, Overt Dynamism, Ready Adaptability, Empathy) and Frontier Tutoring's shared values (Professionalism, Resourcefulness, Integrity, Excellence, commitment to Stakeholder Value)
High degree of computer literacy and the ability to quickly master multiple software programs
Ability to conform to company dress code (dressed and groomed in a clean, appropriate, conservative, and professional manner suitable for business)

Safety and Security-Related Qualifications

Must be willing to submit to a fingerprint-based state (DPS) and federal (FBI) criminal history records check administered by State of Alaska Department of Public Safety (fingerprinting, processing, and administrative fees paid by Frontier Tutoring)
Must be willing to submit to a comprehensive third-party professional background check, including employment and education verification
Must be legally eligible to work as an employee in the United States

Optional Preferred Qualifications

Degree-seeking education at the undergraduate or graduate level completed at UAA
General familiarity with Anchorage School District member schools and curricular requirements
One or more years of frontline customer service experience

Please Note: While we accept applications year-round, candidates must be able to work throughout the academic year; we do not hire for summer-only positions.

Tutoring Specialist

Currently, we are actively recruiting Tutoring Specialists for the following practice areas:

* For SAT/ACT prep, paid company training is provided as part of your orientation; after training, you must be able to score in the 99th percentile on the appropriate sections of the SAT/ACT to work in the corresponding practice areas.