Music Theory Tutor Job at Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company in Fairfax

Overview

Join to apply for the Music Theory Tutor role at Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company. The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform connects thousands of students nationwide with online tutors. As a tutor on the platform, you’ll have the flexibility to set your own schedule, earn competitive rates, and make an impact on students’ learning journeys—from home.

What We Look For In a Tutor

• Strong communication skills and a friendly, engaging teaching style.
• Expertise in Music Theory and the ability to explain concepts clearly.
• Ability to personalize lessons and adapt to different learning styles.
• Preference given to those with tutoring or teaching experience and graduate-level education.

Responsibilities

• Teach remotely using our Live Learning Platform—no commuting required.
• Set your own hours and tutor as much as you’d like.
• Get matched with students best-suited to your teaching style and expertise.
• Deliver 1-on-1 online tutoring and on-demand (instant) tutoring when available.
• Utilize the AI-powered Tutor Copilot to enhance sessions with real-time instructional support, lesson generation, and engagement features, helping save prep time.
• Invoice for tutoring sessions; Varsity Tutors handles payments and logistics.
• Base contract rates start at $18/hour and can increase for specialized subjects, with potential pay increases for each session with the same student (up to $40/hour).
• Get paid up to twice per week for the sessions you conduct.

Ways To Connect With Students

• 1-on-1 Online Tutoring – personalized instruction to individual students.
• Instant Tutoring – accept on-demand tutoring requests when available.

About Varsity Tutors

Our mission is to transform the way people learn by leveraging advanced technology, AI, and the latest in learning science to create personalized learning experiences. Through 1-on-1 Online Tutoring, students receive customized instruction that helps them achieve their learning goals. Our platform matches students with the right tutors, fostering better outcomes and a passion for learning.

Note: Varsity Tutors does not currently contract with tutors in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, or Puerto Rico. Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia or Puerto Rico.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet

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