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Tutor roles can qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related subject area. Employers at universities, test-prep companies, and K-12 supplemental education programs have filed LCAs for tutoring positions. The 85,000-slot annual cap and April lottery mean timing your job search matters.
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Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
* Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches
Position Responsibilities
Tutor students spanning grades 6-12 in select academic disciplines such as: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, French, Spanish, Language Arts, History, SAT/ACT Test prep, Economics
Manage group tutoring when needed
Passionate about the progress of the student’s development
Motivate students to have a positive relationship with learning
Contribute to a friendly and productive learning environment
Model and encourage collaborative study strategies
Provide help with homework, lessons, exam preparation and provide enrichment to our students of various grade levels
Assess our student’s support needs and their difficulties
* Help our students catch up in school subjects where they have fallen behind
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
High School Diploma Required. Bachelors Degree Preferred.
Commit to least 10 hours of work per week
Full mastery and experience of subject area
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Relate to adolescents for effective content support
Enthusiastic in delivery of material
Ability to differentiate & think creatively
Extremely skilled in logic and content vocabulary
Accurate & consistent data entry
Preferred Skills
Bilingual
ESE experience
ELL experience
Microsoft 365
Background Requirements
Requires a background check upon offer
Requires a drug test upon offer
Benefits
As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time and seasonal/temporary roles.
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
401k with an Employer Match
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
Gym Discount Program
Pet Insurance
Wellbeing Program
* and more!
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
About IMG Academy
Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
* Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches
Position Responsibilities
Tutor students spanning grades 6-12 in select academic disciplines such as: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, French, Spanish, Language Arts, History, SAT/ACT Test prep, Economics
Manage group tutoring when needed
Passionate about the progress of the student’s development
Motivate students to have a positive relationship with learning
Contribute to a friendly and productive learning environment
Model and encourage collaborative study strategies
Provide help with homework, lessons, exam preparation and provide enrichment to our students of various grade levels
Assess our student’s support needs and their difficulties
* Help our students catch up in school subjects where they have fallen behind
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
High School Diploma Required. Bachelors Degree Preferred.
Commit to least 10 hours of work per week
Full mastery and experience of subject area
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Relate to adolescents for effective content support
Enthusiastic in delivery of material
Ability to differentiate & think creatively
Extremely skilled in logic and content vocabulary
Accurate & consistent data entry
Preferred Skills
Bilingual
ESE experience
ELL experience
Microsoft 365
Background Requirements
Requires a background check upon offer
Requires a drug test upon offer
Benefits
As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time and seasonal/temporary roles.
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
401k with an Employer Match
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
Gym Discount Program
Pet Insurance
Wellbeing Program
* and more!
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Get To Know Us Better
IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Tutor
Search LCA filings for tutoring employers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to pull certified Labor Condition Applications under SOC codes for tutors and teachers. Employers with recent LCA certifications for tutoring roles have already committed to H-1B wage and working-condition standards, signaling genuine sponsorship history.
Target institutional employers over sole proprietors
Universities, national test-prep companies, and K-12 supplemental education providers are far more likely to navigate H-1B paperwork than individual tutoring businesses. Smaller operators often lack the HR infrastructure to file I-129 petitions and pay USCIS fees.
Time your applications before the April lottery window
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March for the fiscal year starting October 1. Your employer must register you by late March, so negotiate an offer and begin the petition process no later than February to meet that deadline comfortably.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to filter tutoring and education roles by employers with confirmed H-1B filing history. That narrows your list to companies already familiar with the sponsorship process, saving you from pursuing roles where the employer will decline at the offer stage.
Request a specialty occupation support letter early
USCIS scrutinizes tutor roles because some adjudicators question whether a degree is universally required. Ask your employer to prepare a detailed letter explaining why the specific subject demands a degree-level background before the I-129 is filed, not after an RFE arrives.
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Find Tutor JobsTutor H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a tutoring job qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on whether the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific academic field for the role. A tutoring position in mathematics, chemistry, or foreign languages can qualify if the employer consistently requires a related degree. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted, regardless of field, are harder to defend to USCIS and often draw Requests for Evidence.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for tutors?
Universities with writing or subject-matter tutoring centers, national test-preparation companies, and K-12 supplemental education organizations are the most active H-1B sponsors for tutoring roles. Smaller independent tutoring businesses rarely sponsor because the filing fees and legal costs are disproportionate to the position. You can browse verified sponsoring employers for tutoring roles on Migrate Mate.
How does the prevailing wage requirement apply to tutor positions?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the tutoring role in the geographic area where you'll work. You can look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search by entering the relevant SOC occupation code and work location. The employer certifies this wage on the LCA before filing the H-1B petition with USCIS.
Can I work as a tutor on OPT while waiting for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. If your tutoring role qualifies under your degree field, you can work on post-completion OPT while your employer files your H-1B registration in the March lottery. If selected and approved, the cap-gap rule extends your OPT authorization through September 30, covering the gap before your H-1B status begins on October 1.
What happens if USCIS issues an RFE on my tutor H-1B petition?
An RFE on a tutor petition typically challenges whether the role is a specialty occupation. Your employer's response should include a detailed position description, evidence that the job duties require subject-specific degree knowledge, industry data from O*NET showing degree requirements for comparable roles, and any employer hiring history demonstrating consistent degree requirements for similar positions.
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