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Online Tutor (Independent Contractor) — Dojo Tutor × ClassDojo

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Experience helping kids grow in one or more subjects (e.g., phonics, number sense, conversational Spanish, intro to coding, scientific inquiry)
  • Strong communication and rapport-building skills with children and families
  • Professional online setup: computer with camera/mic, stable internet, quiet, well-lit space
  • Willingness to complete a background check

Responsibilities

  • Offer reliable weekly availability so families can build a routine with you
  • Design engaging 1:1 or group experiences that reflect your teaching strengths and interests
  • Personalize instruction, celebrate progress, and communicate clearly with families
  • Explore optional learning opportunities to sharpen your online teaching and grow your tutoring business

Key facts

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Rapport Building
  • Computer Literacy
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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ClassDojo

E-Learning / EdTech

ClassDojo's mission is to give every child on Earth an education they love.We started by building a network that connects teachers, children, and families. ClassDojo’s flagship app is the #1 communication app connecting K-8 teachers, children, and families, globally. They use it to share what’s happening throughout the day through photos, videos, messages, and activities. It is actively used at an unprecedented scale: in over 95% of US schools, reaching ~51 million children in ~180 countries, all built by a team of 65 people [1]). We are now beginning to use this network to give kids the best learning experiences in the world, far beyond those a standard school can provide. We hire for talent density. Our team comprises the most talented, entrepreneurial, and innovative teammates from around the world, with deep backgrounds in education and large scale consumer internet, including Instagram, Netflix, Dropbox, Uber, Y Combinator, and more. We’re building a company where the most talented people want to work. We believe you’ll do the best work of your life here—and you’ll pioneer the future of education, too.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryE-Learning / EdTech
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Online Tutor (Independent Contractor)

ClassDojo’s mission is to help every child love learning. Dojo Tutor advances that mission through a marketplace that connects caring, skilled tutors with families seeking engaging online learning experiences, from 1:1 sessions to group classes, that build skills and confidence. We’re growing fast and hearing every day how tutoring changes lives for students and tutors alike.

What this opportunity looks like

This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity. You set your own availability, design your own sessions and classes, and choose your subjects, whether that’s 1:1 tutoring, group classes, or both. Families browse and select the tutor or class that fits their learner. Our platform provides scheduling tools, the LessonSpace virtual classroom, and payment processing so you can focus on what you do best.

Why tutors choose Dojo Tutor

  • Meaningful impact with Pre-K–12 students across reading, writing, math, science, Spanish, coding, and more, with arts, gaming, and additional subjects on the way

  • Teach your way using your own materials, methods, and expertise, no rigid curriculum

  • Build your brand: customize your profile, images, and class offerings to attract families and learners who are the right fit for what you offer

  • Families find and choose you based on your profile, you build your own client relationships

  • Clear pay: up to $30/hour, paid twice per month via Remote

What great tutors typically do (you’re in control)

  • Offer reliable weekly availability so families can build a routine with you

  • Design engaging 1:1 or group experiences that reflect your teaching strengths and interests

  • Personalize instruction, celebrate progress, and communicate clearly with families

  • Explore optional learning opportunities to sharpen your online teaching and grow your tutoring business

What successful Dojo Tutors typically have

  • Experience helping kids grow in one or more subjects (e.g., phonics, number sense, conversational Spanish, intro to coding, scientific inquiry)

  • Strong communication and rapport-building skills with children and families

  • Professional online setup: computer with camera/mic, stable internet, quiet, well-lit space

  • Willingness to complete a background check (required for activation). Teaching certification is a plus, not required.

Contracting & eligibility

  • Independent contractor (1099): you manage your schedule; hours aren’t guaranteed; no employment benefits

  • Location eligibility applies; we’re currently accepting tutors from most U.S. States and Mexico

Ready to help kids love learning? Register to be activated as a Dojo Tutor and start connecting with families who are eager for your help.

Register here: https://tutor-apply.classdojo.com/

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