What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-Home Academic Tutor (8th Grade) - Sarasota, FL position at Thrive Tutoring?
Job Title: In-Home Academic Tutor (8th Grade) – Sarasota, FL
Location: Sarasota, FL (in-home)
Schedule: 2–3 sessions per week (flexible scheduling; immediate start through end of semester)
Compensation: $40–80/hr as a 1099 contractor
About the Role
We are seeking a well-rounded, experienced tutor to support an 8th-grade student in Sarasota as she works to successfully complete her online coursework this semester and prepare for the transition into 9th grade.
This role is both short-term (finish the semester strong) and forward-looking (build readiness for high school). The ideal candidate can step in quickly, bring structure and accountability, and help the student stay on track across multiple subjects while reinforcing key skills needed for success in 9th grade.
What You’ll Do
- Provide in-home, one-on-one academic support across core subjects (as needed)
- Help the student stay on track with online coursework, assignments, and deadlines
- Break down assignments into manageable steps and ensure completion
- Build organization, time management, and study skills
- Identify and reinforce any foundational gaps impacting current performance
- Support a smooth transition into high school by strengthening academic habits and confidence
- Communicate regularly with parents on progress, priorities, and pacing
What We’re Looking For
- Strong generalist background across middle school subjects (required)
- Experience supporting students with online or independent coursework preferred
- Ability to provide structure, accountability, and consistent follow-through
- Skilled at balancing support with independence-building
- Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple assignments and priorities
- Warm, encouraging, and able to build rapport with a middle school student
- Reliable, communicative, and professional
Ideal Candidate
You are the kind of educator who can step into a situation, quickly assess what needs to get done, and create a clear, manageable plan. You help students not just complete their work, but understand how to stay organized, meet expectations, and build habits that will carry into high school and beyond.
About Us
Thrive is a boutique, relationship-driven education company providing high-quality, in-home academic support to students and families. We prioritize exceptional educator quality, thoughtful student matching, and a personalized approach to learning.
Pay: $40.00 - $80.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- This role requires helping a student stay on track with multiple online classes and deadlines. How would you approach structuring sessions to ensure assignments are completed while also building the student’s independence and accountability so that she is prepared for the next school year?
- Tell us about a time you supported a middle school or early high school student who was behind or struggling academically. What was your approach, and what specific results did you see?
- Are you able to have a few sessions a week at the students home during the day in Sarasota, FL?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $80