Join the StAAR Center as a Peer Tutor!
About Us
The StAAR Center at Tufts University is hiring peer tutors for the 2025-2026 academic year. We're looking for motivated students who want to make a positive impact on campus as Core Tutors and Flex Tutors.
Who We're Looking For
- Motivated students from any major (or undeclared)
- No GPA requirement
- Previous tutoring experience not necessary
- Course-level subject support in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Math, Physics, and/ or Languages
- Encouraging applications from a diverse range of students, including those who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, multiracial, or POC, as well as underrepresented groups and bilingual/multilingual students.
Qualifications
- We are hiring subject-area specialists who have taken several courses in their subject area
- Ability to build rapport, establish trust, and convey complex material effectively.
Tutoring Opportunities & Job Responsibilities
Core Tutors commit to a higher number of minimum required hours per week and are prioritized for tutoring opportunities. Core Tutors are the first point of contact for new requests, providing reliable and structured availability to meet student needs.
- Minimum 5 hours/week of tutoring
- Includes one-on-one and group drop-in tutoring support
- Kick-Off Training: August 25-30, 2025 (approx. 25 hours)
- Monthly Professional Development
- Preparation/Administration: 1 hour/week
- Additional StAAR Center Support as necessary
- Reports to StAAR Academic Success Coaches
Flex Tutors take on fewer required hours and are called upon to supplement tutoring coverage across subject areas. This role is ideal for tutors who prefer greater flexibility while still contributing to the success of the tutoring program.
- Minimum 3 hours/week of tutoring
- Includes one-on-one and group drop-in tutoring support, as needed
- Kick-Off Training: September 6, 2025 (approx. 5 hours)
- Monthly Professional Development
- Preparation/Administration: 1 hour/week
- Additional StAAR Center Support as necessary
- Reports to StAAR Academic Success Coaches
Salary
- $16.00 per hour
How to Apply
- Indicate your preference for consideration: Core Tutor, Flex Tutor, or both
- Applications due by Sunday, February 9th at 11:59pm
Questions?
Contact us at staartutoring@tufts.edu.
Make a difference in your academic community—apply to be a StAAR Center Peer Tutor today!