Upswing is hiring: Remote Async Writing Tutor (Seasonal) in Nashville

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Company Description

Upswing exists to empower the historically marginalized to overcome systemic personal or educational obstacles to achieve their life goals. Upswing partners with educational institutions (primarily college-level) to connect their students to educational and personal resources through technology and services - including online tutoring!

Job Description

We are looking for writing tutors, graduates with a degree in English/writing, or writing professionals to help with our asynchronous (and synchronous) writing services.

This writing service involves reviewing essays in line with Upswing's tutoring philosophy of helping students improve their writing skills, as well as meeting synchronously with students via our virtual classroom. We are not looking for proofreaders or editors. You should be familiar with tutoring methodology and enjoy working with students developing critical thinking skills. Writing Center experience is highly preferred.

Position Requirements and Details

• 1+ year of college/university Writing Center tutoring (and training) experience.
• Fast and reliable Internet, access to MS Word/Google Docs, and a laptop/desktop computer.
• 3.5 GPA or higher with a transcript demonstrating success in a writing-intensive program.
• Commitment to 15-25 hours per week during surge periods (approximately February 1 - May 15).
• Familiarity with the Socratic method of tutoring, emphasizing inquiry and higher-order concerns.
• Provide thorough, insightful, and actionable written feedback on student essays and writing assignments.
• Comfortable reviewing diverse types of writing, including health sciences, argumentative essays, history, and topics addressing controversial subjects like politics and religion.
• Upon hiring, onboarding is expected within 2-5 business days.
• Asynchronous tutoring pays $13/hour; synchronous tutoring pays $15/hour.
• Pay is disbursed biweekly via PayPal. Applicants should be able to receive payments through PayPal.

Perks

• Work from anywhere in the world through our platform.
• Join a community of dedicated tutors making a difference.
• Calendar integration and alerts for session requests via text/email.
• Create your own schedule and remain active during fall and spring semesters.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Education, Administration, Programs

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