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Now Hiring for Job Positions throughout Central Ohio
The ESC is now hiring for educator positions, including intervention specialists, teaching assistants, and more in schools throughout the Central Ohio region - some of which include a $1500 hiring incentive. 

Tutor Ohio Kids | Tutors


Ohio kids need you. 

On recent national tests, Ohio students scored at the lowest levels seen in decades due to impacts of the pandemic and beyond. Our kids are falling behind and while schools and educators are working hard to catch them up, they need help. 

That's where you and Tutor Ohio Kids come in to make a difference. If you have ever felt the call to work with kids and make a difference in their learning trajectory, now would be the time to do so. You can work with kids in person or virtually, before school, during the school day, after school, or even on weekends. 

No experience? No problem. We have online training for you to ensure you feel supported and confident. 

The qualifications below will walk you through how to participate.  

Qualifications to Get Started

To serve as a tutor, you must register with the State through the ESC by:

No Teaching Experience? 
  • You will complete an online application profile.
  • You will submit a background check at no cost to the individual.
  • Completing an online training course provided by the ESC (To be given access to after completion of application profile and criminal records check)
    • All non-licensed tutors must meet the minimum standards for participation established by the State (see Minimum Standards below)
                                                     OR

Have Teaching Experience? 
  • You'll complete an online application profile.
    • - Retired teachers and substitute teachers | May register regardless of whether they hold a valid educator license
    • - Current teachers | May register but participation must be allowable under their teacher contract and tutoring must occur outside of the contract day 

Minimum Standards for Non-Licensed Tutors

All non-licensed tutors must meet the following minimum standards for participation, as established by the State:
  • High school diploma or equivalent as verified by the ESC
  • Good moral character (as defined in Rule 3301-24-01 of the Ohio Administrative Code)
  • Documentation of a clear criminal background check in compliance with state statute and completion of tutor registration application with Ohio Department of Education
  • Completion of an approved training in conduct and student interaction provided by the ESC
  • Must be an Ohio resident and not had an educator license, certificate, or permit denied, suspended, or revoked by the State Board of Education, or entered into a consent agreement
  • Must be 18 years of age or older

Virtual Info Sessions Offered

Thank you for showing interest in becoming a tutor for Tutor Ohio Kids!

Now that you have completed your Tutor Profile, we would like you to complete the application with the ESC of Central Ohio and begin working on your Records Checklist once your application has been accepted.  

Here is the link for the ESC Tutor Application for your convenience. 
 
Please spend time reviewing this Informational Support video which shares important information about our program and takes you through the steps of becoming a tutor with Tutor Ohio Kids. The Tutor Checklist will also help you navigate your steps.  

Informational Support Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 4:00 PM, except holidays. During the optional meeting, you will have an opportunity to ask questions about the program and receive needed support for completing the onboarding process for Tutor Ohio Kids tutor including where to get your background check, how to complete the State Board of Education Tutor Registration, and the ESCCO Tutor application.   

The Zoom link provided below is active for all Thursday meetings.   
Zoom Registration Link:   

Contact Us

For more information or questions, please contact [email protected].


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