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.