Conversational Mandarin Tutor
@ Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company

Hybrid
$50,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 5 days ago

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Overview

The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform is seeking a remote Conversational Mandarin Tutor. As a tutor, you set your own schedule, earn competitive rates, and make a real impact on students' learning journeys—all from home.

Why Join Our Platform?

Enjoy flexibility and competitive pay. Base contract rates start at $18/hour and increase as you build rapport with consistent students, reaching up to $40/hour. Get paid up to twice per week. Tutor remotely via our purpose-built Live Learning Platform, with support from AI-powered Tutor Copilot that provides real-time instructional assistance, lesson generation, and engagement features.

What We Look For In a Tutor

  • Strong communication skills and a friendly, engaging teaching style.
  • Expertise in Conversational Mandarin with clear concept explanations.
  • The ability to personalize lessons and adapt to different learning styles.
  • Prior tutoring, teaching, or graduate-level experience preferred.

Ways To Connect With Students

  • 1-on-1 Online Tutoring: Provide personalized instruction to individual students.
  • Instant Tutoring: Accept on-demand tutoring requests as you become available.

About Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors leverages advanced technology, AI, and learning science to deliver personalized 1-on-1 online tutoring. Our mission is to match the right tutors with the right students to foster effective learning outcomes.

Important 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.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Conversational Mandarin
  • Online Tutoring
  • Communication
  • Personalization
  • Technology
  • AI Support
  • Teaching
  • Flexibility
  • Engagement
  • Instructional Skills

How to Get Hired at Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Review Varsity Tutors culture: Understand their mission and teaching approach.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight tutoring and Mandarin expertise.
  • Prepare examples: Showcase clear communication and lesson planning.
  • Practice online demo lessons: Demonstrate digital tutoring skills.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review online tutoring platform features.
Practice video conferencing tools.
Test your internet and tech setup.
Familiarize with AI tutoring support.

Behavioral Questions

Describe adapting lessons for diverse students.
Explain handling challenging online sessions.
Share past tutoring success stories.
Discuss time management in remote setting.

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