Tutor Jobs in New York, NY
Tutoring in New York ranges from AmeriCorps tutors in city classrooms to private test prep in Manhattan apartments, and the pay spread is wide: about $17 an hour at entry level to $80 or more for experienced private tutors. Here are the current openings, then who hires and what each path pays.
Current tutor Openings in New York, NY
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Tutor Work in New York
New York tutoring splits into three markets. Private and test prep tutoring is the top-paying end, where firms like NYCTutoring.com send tutors to homes from Staten Island to the Bronx and The Princeton Review runs in-person SAT classes in the Bronx. Neighborhood learning centers form the second market: Mathnasium has centers near Union Square and on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx, and Kumon centers operate on Amboy Road in Great Kills, Staten Island and on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn, hiring students and graduates for evening and weekend hours.
The third market is school-based. City Year New York places more than 200 AmeriCorps members in city public schools working with over 8,500 students, and GO Tutor Corps places full-time tutoring fellows at Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School. These roles pay a stipend rather than an hourly wage, but they put you in a city school five days a week and add an education award.
Top New York Employers Hiring Tutors
These employers hire tutors and instructors for in-person work in the five boroughs:
- NYCTutoring.com - the private tutoring firm hires subject tutors for in-home sessions in all five boroughs at $80 to $120 an hour.
- The Princeton Review - the test prep company hires in-person SAT instructors in the Bronx at $25 to $50 an hour, with paid training.
- Mathnasium - the math learning centers near Union Square and in Riverdale hire instructors and lead instructors.
- Kumon - franchise centers in Great Kills and on Fort Hamilton Parkway hire center assistants to grade work and support students.
- City Year New York - the AmeriCorps program places tutors and mentors in city public schools for a full school year.
- GO Tutor Corps - the AmeriCorps program hires full-time tutoring fellows at a Great Oaks charter school with a $24,000 living allowance.
Tutor Salaries in New York
- Entry level: about $17 to $22 an hour at learning centers, or an AmeriCorps stipend of about $24,000 for a school year.
- Experienced: roughly $25 to $50 an hour for test prep instructors and experienced subject tutors.
- Senior / private: $80 to $120 an hour and up for specialist private tutors with strong subject and test scores.
These are estimates based on posted pay and federal wage data for the New York metro, where the median tutor earns about $22.38 an hour and the top 10 percent earn about $49.82 or more. Pay moves with subject (SAT, high school math and science pay most), your own test scores and degree, whether you work for a firm or independently, and how many hours you can fill. AmeriCorps roles add an education award of up to $7,395 for a full term.
How to Become a Tutor in New York
New York does not license individual tutors. Learning centers often hire high school and college students with strong math or English grades, while test prep firms want a bachelor's degree or one in progress and a passing score on their own qualifying exam. Anyone tutoring inside NYC Public Schools for an outside organization must pass the school system's fingerprint-supported security clearance. For formal training, Kingsborough Community College's Learning Center in Brooklyn and York College's Collaborative Learning Center in Jamaica, Queens both train their tutors to College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification standards. If you plan to tutor in schools long term, the New York State Education Department's teaching assistant certificate is the next credential up.
What the Job Involves
Tutors diagnose where a student is struggling, plan short sessions around that gap, and work through problems or readings one-on-one or in small groups. Test prep instructors teach a set curriculum, assign practice tests and track score gains. In schools and learning centers, tutors also grade work, log progress, and update parents or teachers on how each student is doing.
Skills Employers Look For
- Strong command of the subject, especially math, reading or SAT content
- Patience and the ability to explain one idea several ways
- High personal test scores for test prep roles
- Evening and weekend availability
- Clear communication with parents and teachers
- Reliability and good record keeping
Career Path and Advancement
Many New York tutors start as center assistants or AmeriCorps members, then move into test prep instruction or private tutoring at higher rates. Learning centers promote into lead instructor and center director roles. Others use tutoring as a bridge into the classroom, earning a teaching certificate through a CUNY program or NYC Teaching Fellows and moving onto the city teacher salary schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to tutor in New York?
No. New York does not license individual tutors. Employers set their own requirements, and tutors working in NYC Public Schools through an outside organization must pass the school system's security clearance with fingerprinting.
How much do tutors make in New York?
Entry-level center roles start around $17 to $22 an hour, test prep instructors post $25 to $50 an hour, and private tutoring firms advertise $80 to $120 an hour for experienced tutors. These are estimates that vary by subject and employer.
Can high school or college students get tutoring jobs in New York?
Yes. Kumon and Mathnasium centers hire students with strong math or English skills for evening and weekend shifts, and college tutoring centers such as Kingsborough's Learning Center hire their own students. Test prep firms usually want a bachelor's degree or one in progress.
What is an AmeriCorps tutoring job?
Programs like City Year New York and GO Tutor Corps place full-time tutors in city schools for a school year. You receive a living stipend and an education award at the end of your term, and you work alongside teachers every day.
Which tutoring subjects pay the most in New York?
SAT and other test prep, high school math, and science generally pay the most. Private tutoring firms in the city pay their top rates to tutors with strong academic records and proven results.
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