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Education & TrainingStable

Tutor

Operational-level

Also known as: Academic Coach, Academic Guidance Specialist, Academic Mentor, Academic Teacher

Education & TrainingBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to prepare students for standardized or admissions tests.
TutoringAcademic SupportStudent InstructionTest PreparationEducationTeachingMentorship

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-0.2%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

34,200

per year (US)

Jobs today

208,400

in 2025 → 208,000 (2035)

Typical entry education

Some college, no degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
Moderate
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
Moderate
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly reshape the tutor's role, automating basic instruction, grading, and instant feedback. This shift will likely reduce demand for purely transactional tutoring, pushing human tutors to focus on higher-value activities. Tutors will evolve into facilitators, coaches, and mentors, leveraging AI tools to personalize learning and concentrate on critical thinking, motivation, and socio-emotional support.