Independent Online Tutor and Teacher – Outschool
Outschool is an online learning marketplace for live, small-group classes for kids ages 3-18, covering everything from academics to arts, coding, social skills, and hobbies. Independent educators on Outschool create and teach their own classes and private tutoring sessions, setting their own schedules and prices. This is the ultimate entrepreneurial teaching opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Design and list original classes or tutoring offerings in your area of expertise on Outschool's marketplace
- Teach live, interactive classes or 1-on-1 tutoring sessions via Outschool's Zoom-based classroom
- Create engaging course descriptions, learning objectives, and age-appropriate materials
- Manage your own schedule, pricing, enrollment caps, and class frequency
- Respond promptly to parent and student inquiries about your class offerings
- Build 5-star reviews to attract more students to your listings
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent expertise in the subject or skill you wish to teach
- Passion for teaching children in a creative, non-traditional format
- Self-motivated entrepreneur mindset — you run your own mini teaching business
- Reliable internet, webcam, and a suitable background for teaching children online
- US-based with a Social Security Number for tax purposes
Benefits
- Set your own prices — many popular Outschool teachers earn $50-$100+/hr
- Complete schedule autonomy — teach as little or as much as you want
- Full freedom to design your own curriculum and teaching style
- Outschool handles platform, payment processing, and marketing for listing visibility
- Active teacher community with collaboration and support forums