StepUp Tutoring Virtual Tutor Work Study
- Location
- Remote Location
- Work mode
- Remote
- Employment type
- Part-time
About the job
Step Up Tutoring is a non-profit organization that drives student success in under-resourced communities by providing free virtual tutoring and mentorship to elementary school students. Step Up recruits, trains, and supports tutors to deliver virtual high-impact tutoring for students in grades 2nd-6th. Student workers will provide 1-on-1 tutoring to 2nd-6th grade students to help build fundamental math and literacy skills and to provide support and encouragement. All tutoring will take place virtually and no prior tutoring experience is needed. Student workers will be matched with a minimum of 3 students, which is 7 hours of work a week, and may tutor more students based on award amount and on schedule/total hours of availability.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work virtually with students in 2nd-6th grade for 45-minute sessions, a minimum of twice a week.
- Tutor/Mentor a minimum of 3 students.
- Focus on building fundamental math and literacy skills using evidence-based online programs.
- Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
- Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Minimum Qualifications
- No tutoring experience required.
- Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at Liberty University.
- Have Federal Work Study eligibility.
- Have 7 to 20 hours of work availability per week.
- Must pass various background checks, including, but not limited to, a check at the time of initial employment and subsequent checks on behalf of the Federal Work Study Community Service Project site as well as Liberty University. Failure to pass a background check will result in immediate termination.
- Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan.
- Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, -or- be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i)).
Preferred Qualifications
- At least a second-year student at Liberty University preferred.
- Must be in good standing (no reprimands or suspensions).
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB Communication and Comprehension
• Ability to adhere to federal, state, and institutional policy and compliance requirements including confidentiality and recordkeeping requirements.
- Ability to adhere to federal, state, and institutional policy and compliance requirements including confidentiality and recordkeeping requirements.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
- Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
- Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of tutoring material, Step Up Tutoring, and Liberty University.
- Ability to learn technology quickly.
- Ability to work well under pressure, follow written instructions, and take initiative when needed.
- Strong sense of self-discipline and good time management skills.
• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
- Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
- Regularly required to sit to perform tutoring responsibilities or type on a keyboard.
- Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment The work environment must include a computer with working camera, microphone, speakers, and a strong internet connection.
Driving Requirements None
Time Type Part time
Location Remote Location
Pay Rate Starting at $12.77
Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.
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Posted 20 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job