A Graduate Research Fellow assists with an academic research program or project. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research.
Get paid to become a certified educator. No classroom experience required. You'll work one-on-one with students who have learning differences and exceptional needs, building the individualized instruction around what each student actually needs, session by session. You'll be coached from day one by educational therapists, BCBAs, and credentialed teachers, and we pay for your RBT certification in full. This is a mentored fellowship, not a standard part-time job. Seats are limited, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we close intake once the cohort is full.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Deliver individualized one-on-one instruction to students with learning differences and special needs Carry out behavior and skill-building plans, tracking student progress each session Meet weekly with your mentor — an educational therapist or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) — for coaching, feedback, and RBT coursework support
WHAT YOU GET
Certification, fully funded. We cover your full RBT credential — $800+ in coursework, plus exam and background check fees. It's yours to keep. Paid from day one. $26/hr for teaching hours, $20/hr for training hours. Every hour is paid. Real mentors. A small peer cohort, coached directly by educational therapists, BCBAs, and credentialed teachers. A real next step. The hands-on experience district paraeducator roles look for, plus a path toward our Behavior Specialist role.
WHO THIS IS FOR
You genuinely want to work with students who have exceptional needs — mission fit matters more than your résumé You can reliably commute in person to Santa Monica or Hawthorne You can work at least 3 of 5 weekly shifts through the school year (more availability is a plus) Recent grads, career-changers, and students in psychology, education, child development, social work, ABA, or special education are all encouraged to apply. No direct experience required.
SCHEDULE & COMMITMENT
Shifts run Monday-Thursday, 3:30-6:30 PM, and Saturday, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM — five 3-hour shifts available per week. Fellows commit to at least 3 of 5 shifts (9+ teaching hrs/week), plus roughly 1-2 hrs/week of RBT training over six months (40 hours total). That's about 10-18 hrs/week combined. Additional hours may be available. Exact schedules are confirmed during onboarding. Fellows sign a Fellowship Commitment Agreement covering a full school-year commitment with agreed weekly availability.
ABOUT 310TUTORS 310TUTORS
provides highly specialized one-on-one education programs for students with learning differences and special needs, through partnerships with organizations across the Los Angeles area. NOTICES Mandated reporter position (CANRA); mandated reporter training required. Employment is contingent on a background check. Role may require extended standing/sitting and lifting up to 10 lbs; accommodations available on request. At-will employment.
Pay:
$26.00 per hour
Benefits:
Professional development assistance Application Question(s): Why do you want to work with students who have exceptional needs? This role includes a fully funded RBT certification (40 hours over about 6 months), completed alongside teaching at roughly 1-2 hours of coursework per week. Are you able to commit to completing it? (Yes / No) Fellows sign a
Fellowship Commitment Agreement:
a full school-year commitment with agreed weekly availability. Are you able to make that commitment? (Yes / No) Which of the following weekly shifts can you commit to? Select all that apply — at least 3 of 5 required. Mon 3:30-6:30 PM Tue 3:30-6:30 PM Wed 3:30-6:30 PM Thu 3:30-6:30 PM Sat 9:30 AM-12:30 PM Additional shifts if possible Which campus can you reliably commute to for all scheduled shifts? Santa Monica Hawthorne Either One of your students hits a wall mid-session and says, "I can't do this." What would you say or do to help them push through and feel successful?
