Tutor ACT, SAT - $40/hr

We're Hiring: SAT/ACT Tutors (In-Person + Online)

Location: Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA

Compensation: $30–$40/hr to start + performance bonuses | Benefits for full-time tutors

Hammer Prep is hiring SAT and ACT tutors who are passionate about helping students succeed—not just in testing, but in confidence, mindset, and academic growth. This is a part-time role with the potential to grow into a full-time career for the right candidate.

What We’re Looking For

You explain things clearly and make challenging topics feel approachable.

You love teaching or coaching and naturally support others as they learn.

You’re organized, professional, and able to build trust with students and parents.

You want to work somewhere that takes tutoring seriously—but still knows how to laugh.

You’ve always done well on standardized tests and enjoy helping others do the same.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (completed)

Available 5 days each week, including one weekend day

Willing to tutor 20–40 hours/week, mostly afternoons, evenings, and weekends

Strong academic background

You’re committed to training and capable of scoring in the 99th percentile on our internal SAT/ACT assessment

Comfortable managing communication with parents and students

No tutoring experience required, but you do have to be able to score high on an SAT and ACT. Some of our best tutors came from fields like coaching, psychology, research, and even improv.

What You’ll Do

Provide 1-on-1 test prep to high school students

Use Hammer Prep’s curriculum and strategies to help students reach their goals

Build positive relationships with students and families

Collaborate with other tutors to share insights and improve outcomes

Training & Support

Paid onboarding and weekly training sessions

Access to our extensive resources, mentorship from senior tutors, and ongoing feedback

Opportunities to cross-train in AP subjects, high school support, and college essay coaching

Compensation & Benefits

Starting pay: $30–$40/hr

Raises tied to tutoring hours, student outcomes, and referrals

Full-time tutors receive:

100% employer-paid health care

Wellness and phone stipends

Employer-funded 401(k) contributions

Our top tutors earn over six figures. We reward impact and consistency.

Growth Opportunities

Clear track to transition from part-time to full-time

Leadership, curriculum development, and mentorship roles for experienced tutors

Long-term career potential in a supportive, collaborative team

Is This You?

Do you love learning and teaching?

Do your friends or family turn to you for help understanding things?

Are you okay working from 3pm–9pm on weekdays and all day on Saturday?

Were you a stronger student than most of your peers?

If you’re nodding your head "yes", we’d love to meet you.

Why Hammer Prep?

23+ years serving San Diego families

Most sessions take place in person at our Sorrento Valley office

We treat tutoring as a profession, not a side hustle

Fun, honest, collaborative team culture

We don’t settle for average—and neither do our students

We tutor 1-on-1 because it's the most efficient and effective learning model.

Every second of every session is about what's best for the student—and our outcomes back it up.

Remote Option?

First-year tutors are expected to train and work primarily in person. If you can only work remotely, we require at least 3000 hours of tutoring experience.

Go here to complete an application.