What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-Person Reading Comprehension & Writing Tutor – Arlington, VA position at Novastar Prep Tutoring?
Novastar Prep is seeking an experienced Reading Comprehension and Writing Tutor to provide one-on-one, in-home instruction for a high-achieving 11th-grade student in Arlington, VA (22207).
The ideal tutor is patient, encouraging, and experienced in supporting students with ADHD and executive functioning challenges. Instruction will focus on strengthening reading comprehension, written expression, note-taking, and information organization through structured, individualized teaching strategies.
Novastar Prep is a teacher-owned, mission-driven organization committed to academic excellence, individualized instruction, and measurable student outcomes.
Role Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one, in-home reading comprehension and writing instruction
Teach strategies for analyzing texts, identifying key information, making inferences, and organizing written responses
Develop effective note-taking, information processing, and organizational skills
Incorporate visual aids, graphic organizers, guided practice, and structured learning strategies
Adapt instruction to support ADHD-related learning needs and executive functioning skills
Build student confidence, independence, and measurable academic progress
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in English, Education, or a related field
Minimum of 1 year of teaching or tutoring experience preferred
Experience working with students with ADHD strongly preferred
Strong background in high school reading comprehension and academic writing
Patient, organized, and skilled at breaking complex tasks into manageable steps
Reliable transportation for in-home tutoring in Arlington, VA
Ability to commit to at least one academic semester
Ability to pass a background check
Schedule & Compensation
Pay: $30–$40/hour
Location: Arlington, VA 22207 (in-home)
Schedule: Once weekly, Monday–Wednesday, 4:30–7:00 PM ET
Start: ASAP
Bi-weekly direct deposit
Administrative and scheduling support
Opportunities for additional students
Novastar Prep is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a safe, drug-free workplace.
Apply now at careers.novastarprep.com
Salary : $30 - $40