What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Tutors (for K-12th students) position at Makers In Training?
Help local students actually understand their homework — and get paid to do it.
Makers in Training is a Brownsville learning center that has been working with local families since 2018. Our Homework Help program runs weekday afternoons: students drop in between 4 and 7 PM, and a tutor sits down with them and works through whatever they brought — math, science, English essays, projects, test prep.
We're hiring tutors for the fall semester. If you're a college student studying math, science, or education — or a strong high school junior/senior who's good at explaining things — this is a great fit. It's real teaching experience, it looks excellent on a résumé or a teaching-program application, and the hours are built around class schedules.
What you'll do
- Work one-on-one and in small groups with K–12 students on their daily homework
- Help students with math, science, essays, reading comprehension, and school projects
- Prepare students for upcoming tests and quizzes
- Keep the room focused and encouraging; check in with parents at pickup when needed
- Occasionally support our week-long summer math camps (extra hours, if you are available)
What we're looking for
- Big plus if you have solid command of math through at least Algebra I (higher is better)
- You can explain a concept, patience matters more than credentials here
- Reliable, students and parents count on you being there
- Comfortable working with kids and teenagers
- High school junior/senior standing or above
- Spanish is a plus — many of our parents prefer to talk in Spanish
Nice to have
- Currently enrolled at UTRGV or Texas Southmost College
- Majoring in math, engineering, science, or education
- Experience coaching, camp counseling, or peer tutoring
- Strong SAT/ACT scores (we also run a test prep program)
Why work here
- Hours that fit around class. Afternoons only, done by 7 PM on most days, no weekends.
- Small team, real responsibility. You're not shuffling papers — you're the reason a kid passes their algebra test.
- Résumé-grade experience. Education majors: this is documented classroom-adjacent experience before you student-teach.
- Free access to our test prep platform for your own SAT prep.
- Growth. Strong tutors move into lead tutor and math camp instructor roles.
To apply
Apply through Indeed with a short note telling us: what math you're comfortable teaching, and your availability between 4–7 PM Monday–Friday. No formal cover letter needed.
Questions? Call or text 956-639-4348
Makers in Training LLC is an equal opportunity employer. A background check is required before working with students.
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $15