Founded in 2014 in Montreal, Canada, Paper is an educational support system (ESS) for K-12 schools across North America. The company’s fundamental mission is to bridge the gap between what schools provide and what students need to succeed. As a personalized learning platform that empowers all students and maximizes their lifetime potential, Paper’s team of vetted and trained educators offer 1:1 online tutoring for any subject, at any time. Students communicate with these educators about their challenges with classwork and solve their problems collaboratively via a rich, text-based environment.
Paper closed its first public school deal in 2018 and has subsequently signed numerous districts onto its platform. In 2019, Paper generated $1 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and exited 2022 with $68 million ARR. Paper has grown from 174 employees in 2019 to over 1800 employees currently (split between FTEs and Part-time Tutors).
Today, Paper serves more than 3 million students from over 400+ school districts across 40 US States and Canada with headquarters in both Montreal and Las Vegas. Paper integrates directly into a school district’s existing IT infrastructure and leverages technology to equip all students with personalized learning to maximize outcomes.
The Paper ESS is comprised of three key solutions allowing each student to build a learning profile that is informed by data collected throughout their academic journey and augmented by the data of Paper’s growing network of learners across North America. Since its founding, the company has been optimizing its product and has evolved into a per-student annual subscription license that targets public school districts as the primary customer.
1. Personalized Tutoring: Paper provides students with 24/7 access to tutoring in any subject, anytime from anywhere. Various communication features (including text, voice notes, and a virtual whiteboard) ensure students have an experience that best suits their preferred learning style. Support is available in English, Spanish, French, & Mandarin.
2. Practice Center: Paper provides practice tools that support in-class and at-home academic practice in engaging formats that focus on their zone of proximal development, including Math, English, Language, Arts, and Reading fluency.
3. College and Career Readiness: Paper provides students with resources that prepare them for life after high school, including academic planning, college and career readiness tools, work-based learning, and micro-credentials. Paper helps ensure every student’s education leads to a successful career outcome, whether through a degree or going into the workforce.
Additionally, the company’s platform delivers a portal for teachers and administrators to gain data and analysis of a student’s competencies and progress.
Since its founding, Paper has raised over $390 million in financing. In 2016, the company received $1.6 million in seed funding, led by Birchmere Ventures, followed by $7.5 million in a Series A round led by Reach Capital and Bullpen Capital, with participation from Google. In 2020, Paper raised an additional $11 million in funding led by Framework Venture Partners and Salesforce. In June of 2021, the company closed a $100 million Series C led by IVP, and the following year in 2022, Paper closed a Series D financing of $270 million led by Softbank and Sapphire Ventures.
Paper grew at an incredibly rapid pace over the COVID-19 pandemic when the world experienced a sudden shift away from the classroom and forced rapid adoption of online learning, education, and virtual tutoring. Post-pandemic, with the democratization of Generative AI and the shift in federal funding, Paper is refocusing its efforts towards a path to profitability.
Job Summary
Driven by the mission to democratize education, Paper is the largest provider of educational support, supporting millions of students through partnerships with thousands of school districts. Paper helps deliver true educational equity through their category leading Educational Support System (ESS) that offers virtual access to 24/7 tutors and essay reviewers. Founded in 2014, Paper philosophically believes that all students should be given the tools and resources to reach their academic potential, independent of socio-economic status, geography, language or other barriers. We are headquartered in Montreal, Quebec with remote employees across the US and Canada. Paper is proud to have been named by GSV as one of the most transformational growth companies in digital learning.Job Description
Join Our Team and Make a Lasting Impact on Students' Academic Journeys!
Do you have a passion for education and leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences? If so, we want you to be part of our team at Paper!
We are on a mission to make education more equitable, and we believe in the transformative power of tutoring in our school districts. We offer remote opportunities for skilled tutors in English, Humanities and STEM to support students in live, chat-based classrooms.
Why this opportunity is perfect for an enthusiastic educator:
On-Demand Tutoring: Embrace the challenge of providing personalized support to students in a virtual classroom. Connect with students using text or voice notes in 1:1 sessions in a variety of subjects and grade levels on our Platform.
Professional Development: Hone your tutoring and communication skills and make a meaningful impact on students' lives. Our dynamic and supportive team is ready to assist you on your professional growth journey, including potential opportunities for High Impact Tutoring.
Equitable Learning Environment: Promote critical thinking, respect diverse perspectives, and foster inclusivity. Empower students to excel academically and personally through a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Remote Work: We’re thrilled to offer a part-time remote work opportunity that allows you to excel in your role from the comfort of your home! Embrace the freedom and flexibility of a virtual environment while contributing to our innovative team.
Job Description
As an On-Demand Tutor with Paper, your responsibilities will include:
Engage in live chat, text and voice-based tutoring, sessions in your area of expertise.
Essay Review tutors provide constructive feedback and suggestions on student essays/assignments.
Encourage critical thinking, respect diverse perspectives, and remain aware of your own biases.
Conduct post-sessions assessments and provide valuable insights and records of student progress and tutor support.
Create an engaging learning environment that boosts student confidence and fosters a genuine interest in learning.
Run multiple tutoring sessions throughout your shift covering various grades, ability levels, and subjects.
Embrace a self-directed approach to learning and development, with ongoing support from your manager.
Complete assigned tasks promptly and efficiently.
To succeed in this role, we're looking for candidates who possess:
STEM: Proficiency in mathematical and science concepts across various levels and strong communication skills - mandatory.
Humanities: Strong command of English language (written & spoken) - mandatory.
1+ years of experience in tutoring and/or teaching.
Experience working with children third grade and above, showcasing your ability to connect with and support young learners.
An undergraduate degree (or in the process of completion) in a relevant field.
A genuine passion for learning and teaching, inspiring students to reach their full potential.
Adaptability to diverse individual needs and learning styles, allowing you to provide personalized support.
Comfort working at a computer for extended periods, ensuring seamless tutoring sessions.
Ability to adjust to the ever-changing environment of education.
Willingness to be coached in aspects of tutoring by peers within the company.
Desire to grow as an educator within Paper.
Available to work at least 4-8 hour shifts on a recurring weekly basis.
Spanish-speaking candidates will be given preference.
Additional requirements:
Must be a current resident of and legally permitted to work in the United States. Please note the training period offers a rate of $17.50 USD per hour, which will increase to $20.50 per hour upon successful completion of training.
Must have access to a computer (desktop or laptop), microphone, quiet work environment, and a reliable high-speed internet connection.
Ability to sit and type at a computer for the duration of the shift (4-8 hours)
Ability to submit a minimum of 10 hours of availability per week in time blocks of at least 4 hours. Shifts vary in length from 4-8 hours.
Our tutors work within blocks and you can select 1 per day to create your availability within
Block 1: 4am - 5pm EST
Block 2: 8am - 10pm EST
Block 3: 5pm - 6am EST
Must pass a background check and fingerprinting during the onboarding process.
Applicants must reside in one of the following states to be eligible: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin.
About Paper
Paper offers an exciting, dynamic, inclusive work environment putting excellence at the center of everything we do. Our mission is woven into the fabric of our culture, challenging our team to build meaningful and creative solutions.
We thrive when we collaborate with each other, and use integrity and selflessness to align our business decisions with our mission. We approach every challenge with positivity, achieving the outcome we want regardless of what gets in the way. Our tenacity propels our hyper-growth, where trust is key and we all strive to make an impact every day.
We believe that diverse teams build better products. Paper does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations.
Nobody checks every box, but the Paper team is built by passionate and innovative people who share our mission for democratizing education. If you don’t think you meet all of the requirements above but are still interested in the job, please apply.
PS. Equity is our mission! We make sure to treat all candidates equally: If you are interested please apply through our job board - our amazing talent team will reach out! Our team isn't able to pass on any calls/ emails our way - and this makes sure that the candidate experience is smooth and fair to everyone.
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