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Now Hiring · Remote · Part-Time

Remote Tutor / SPED / Homeschool Instructor

Join the KOTY educator network — a women-led platform built by teachers, for students who need you most.

  • Remote · All 50 States
  • Pre-K – 12th Grade
  • Academic · SPED · Homeschool
  • Flexible Hours

Hourly Pay Rate

$18.00 – $24.00

Rate varies by grade level, certification, and track

About Us

Created by moms and educators, for every learner.

Kids on the Yard (KOTY) is a women-led education platform dedicated to enriching the lives of children and families through personalized, student-centered learning. We serve Pre-K through 12th grade students nationwide, offering tutoring, homeschool support, special education services, academic intervention, and enrichment programs — all delivered by certified, passionate educators.

Open Roles

Three tracks. One mission.

  • Academic Tutoring

    One-on-one instruction in core subjects, homework support, enrichment, and test prep including SAT, ACT, AP, and IB courses.

    $18 – $24 / hr

  • Special Education (SPED)

    Specialized support for students with ADHD, dyslexia, executive functioning challenges, and other learning differences using multi-sensory methods.

    $20 – $24 / hr

  • Homeschool Instruction

    Curriculum guidance, customized learning plans, and certified teacher-led instruction for homeschool families and learning pods.

    $18 – $22 / hr
Requirements by Grade Band

Find your level.

Pre-K & K

Grades Pre-K · K

Pay Range
$18–$20/hr

Required

  • Early childhood education certification or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years of classroom experience at Pre-K/K level
  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • Active state or national teaching certification
  • Clean background check
  • U.S. work authorization

Preferred

  • Experience with developmental milestone frameworks
  • Early literacy and phonological awareness training
  • Familiarity with play-based learning models
Subjects

What you'll teach.

  • Reading Fluency
  • Phonics
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • History
  • English Language Arts
  • SAT Prep
  • ACT Prep
  • AP Courses
  • IB Courses
  • Coding & Technology
  • Foreign Languages
  • Early Childhood Education
  • College Readiness
  • Executive Functioning
  • Study Skills
Requirements · All Tracks

What every KOTY educator needs.

Required of All Applicants

  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • Active state or national teaching certification
  • Minimum 3 years of classroom teaching experience
  • Successfully pass a background check
  • U.S. work authorization
  • Quiet, distraction-free remote workspace
  • Reliable computer and internet access

Preferred Across All Tracks

  • SPED certification or documented experience with learning differences
  • Homeschool or learning pod instruction experience
  • AP, IB, or dual-enrollment teaching background
  • Professionals actively working in their field
Schedule

Flexible by design.

Choose your own hours within our scheduling platform. Peak demand runs 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM PST, but opportunities span all day.

  • Peak Hours
    11 AM – 7 PM PST
  • Availability
    Sun – Sat
  • Shift Types
    Day · Evening · After School
  • Weekends
    Available as needed

Ready to make a difference?

Join the KOTY educator network and bring your expertise to students who need it most.

Apply Now

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