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Schools and Education Programs

Payroll services for
Schools and Education Programs

Operating a tutoring center, after-school program, summer camp, or enrichment studio means managing schedules, tracking seasonal staff, and most importantly—paying people right.

SurePayroll can help you calculate, file, and pay taxes automatically, support multiple pay rates and schedules, and issue W-2s and 1099s.

Our simple, mobile-friendly tools are designed so you don’t have to be a finance expert to get it done.

A small group of preschool-aged children sit on the floor, listening to a female teacher in a classroom.

Education program payroll that passes the test

Automatic tax calculation, filing, and payment

No finance team? No problem—you can run payroll and stay on schedule.

Support for multiple pay rates and schedules

Handle hourly tutors, contract specialists, seasonal staff, and owner salary in one system.

Mobile-friendly access

Run payroll between lessons, camp sessions, or program events.

schools and education

When teaching is your mission, payroll shouldn’t be your full-time job

Education businesses—from tutoring centers to after-school programs to summer camps—depend on flexible, seasonal staffing. You might work with hourly aides, part-time instructors, independent consultants, or seasonal camp counselors—all on different pay schedules and contracts. It’s a lot to coordinate, especially when payroll is just one of many plates you spin.

Here’s what school and education program leaders are up against:

Contract vs. hourly staff

Whether you're hiring teaching assistants, IEP consultants, or part-time tutors, you're often managing both W-2 employees and 1099 workers.

Worker misclassification

One misstep in classifying a contractor vs. an employee can complicate tax time—or worse.

Irregular schedules and summer pay structures

From staggered lesson hours to seasonal camp employment, most education programs don’t run on a clean biweekly rhythm.

Owner compensation questions

Owners want to pay themselves properly—but aren't sure whether to take a draw, set up a salary, or both.

Time-consuming admin work

Without a dedicated HR or finance team, administrators can spend hours running payroll, issuing tax forms, and managing updates by hand.

Our Solution

SurePayroll can help simplify payroll and payroll taxes.

You can pay contractors and employees from the same platform, automate tax calculations and filings, run payroll from your phone, and export data with just a few clicks. Whether you're running a STEM center, private learning pod, or enrichment program, we make it easier to pay your team—no matter the season.

Click. Run. Done.

Real stories from real SurePayroll customers

“SurePayroll provides great service to its customers. The prices are very reasonable, customer service is great! Highly recommend this service!”

Daniela
SurePayroll Customer

“I like the fact that SurePayroll takes care of all of the details, and I can concentrate on my business rather than doing employee payroll.”

William
SurePayroll Customer
25+ years

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Full Service
Pay employees in minutes, access reports easily, and get payroll taxes filed and deposited automatically.
$29/mo
+ $7 per employee
Payroll taxes filed & deposited
Run payroll in minutes
Schedule payroll to run automatically
Unlimited payroll runs & free 2-day direct deposit
FREE onboarding assistance!
Supports W-2 employees & 1099 contractors
No Tax Filing
The features of our Full Service plan, except you’re responsible for filing and depositing all payroll taxes.
$20/mo
+ $4 per employee

Get started with SurePayroll (and get 3 months FREE)

1

Create your account in 30 seconds

You can get started right now! Just answer a few quick questions to get the ball rolling.

2

Set up your business (we can help!)

Add your company, employee, bank, and tax information. (Need help? We’ve got your back. And onboarding support is always free.)

3

Run payroll for free on alternate months

During your first six months with SurePayroll, every alternating month will be free. And since there’s no commitment, you can cancel anytime.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best payroll service for schools and education programs?

SurePayroll is built for variable schedules, part-time staff, seasonal workers, and contractors—making it well suited to education providers of all shapes and sizes.

Can SurePayroll handle multiple pay schedules for education staff?

Yes. You can use different pay schedules — daily, weekly, biweekly, or seasonal—within the same account.

Do you support payroll for part-time and seasonal staff?

Absolutely. Add hourly, salary, part-time, or seasonal employees easily and pay them on the schedule that’s right for your business.

Can I automate tax filings with payroll software?

Yes—SurePayroll can calculate, file, and pay your taxes automatically.

Does SurePayroll integrate with time-tracking tools?

SurePayroll works with popular time-tracking apps to help reduce manual entry.

Get easy, fast payroll for your education program

Focus on learning—not payroll. We’ll help make sure payday is one less thing to worry about.