Teacher

The Position : ACT / SAT Tutor & School Programs Teacher (Part-Time)

Academic Approach began with a focused mission : to mentor students while building their key academic skills. Join our team of dedicated educators to deliver rewarding, highly personalized, high-impact 1-on-1 and classroom course instruction.

While many of our 1-on-1 tutoring students and school partners prefer to work virtually, priority will be given to candidates who are willing to tutor in-person at our Lincoln Park and / or Winnetka offices and / or teach in-person on the campuses of our partner schools .

Academic Approach requires proof of vaccination from all employees who work in-person with our students, partners, and / or other employees.

At this juncture, we are looking for candidates who are interested in working with Academic Approach at least through the 2023-24 school year.

Academic Approach is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and / or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, amnesty status, or veteran status.

Applicants of diverse backgrounds, skillsets, and experiences are especially encouraged to apply.

NOTE : Please also note that due to the nature of this tutor / instructor position all candidates will need to complete a content quiz that includes English and math questions prior to being considered for an interview.

This (untimed) quiz should take approximately 45 mins to complete.

What we offer :

Competitive pay, starting at $30 / hr for 1-on-1 tutoring and $47 / hr for classroom teaching with potential for increases based on performance.

Compensation for tutoring at our Winnetka office starts at $45 / hour.

• Each of our tutors receives a One Medical membership that covers themselves, their spouses / domestic partners, and their dependents.
• Flexibility in building your schedule while supporting the needs of our students.
• Paid training.
• Personalized coaching and development, support, and continuing education from our Instructional Management Team.
• Exceptional proprietary curriculum and instructional materials.
• Travel compensation for school programs that require a commute of at least 30 minutes and 15 miles.
• Friendly, respectful, supportive culture focused on best supporting students, clients, full-time and part-time staff.

Key responsibilities :

• Deliver engaging specialized academic and test-prep instruction to high school (and some middle school) students across the Chicagoland area.
• Build relationships in a supportive and professional manner.
• Maintain an accurate calendar in Microsoft Outlook.
• Respond to administrators, students, and parents in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate classroom management skills and professionalism in both remote and in-person settings.
• Attend required training and professional development events.

Required Qualifications :

• A bachelor's degree in any subject or major.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and educational equity.
• Passion for supporting student success.
• Ability to demonstrate academic expertise in English, math, reading, and science.
• Access to a computer with a webcam, mic, and a reliable internet connection (with at least 100 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload speed) for virtual instruction.
• Consistent availability of at least 10 hours per week.
• All of our Tutors / Teachers must teach all subjects on the ACT.

Last updated : 2023-05-18

Salary : $30 - $47