Academic Approach Looking for SAT Tutor & School Programs Teacher at Highwood, IL, US Full Time

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 -on- and classroom course instruction

While many of our -on- 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 – school year

Paid trainings will be run periodically from January -June and will become more frequent July -December

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 mins to complete

What we offer :

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

Compensation for tutoring at our Winnetka office starts at $ / 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 minutes and 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 Mbps download and Mbps upload speed) for virtual instruction
• Consistent availability of at least hours per week
• All of our Tutors / Teachers must teach all subjects on the ACT
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