ACT​/SAT Tutor & School Programs Teacher

ACT/SAT Tutor & School Programs Teacher

Department: Education

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Chicago

Compensation: $30.00 - $47.00 / hour

Compensation: $30/hour for 1-on-1 tutoring; $47/hour for classroom instruction

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.

About Academic Approach: 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.

About the Role: While many of our 1-on-1 tutoring students and school partners prefer to work virtually, we are currently looking exclusively for candidates who are also 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. Please note that this is not a full-time position, and it will not be a good fit for those seeking full-time work;

while average hours per week vary drastically from instructor to instructor, most of our instructors average 8-12 instructional hours per week.

At this juncture, we are looking for new tutors/teachers to add to our team for at least the duration of the 2025-26 school year. If you are unable to commit to at least one full school year, we respectfully ask that you not apply.

About our Content Quiz: Please 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 30-45 mins to complete.

About our Training: We believe strongly in our robust training. Our training modules are each a combination of synchronous sessions with a trainer and asynchronous work. We identify each candidate's best pathway through our trainings and send personalized invitations to training that include more details. All trainings are paid.

• Prioritizes their students, leading with curiosity, compassion, and enthusiasm for their success.
• Maintains a growth mindset, incorporating the instructional best practices from extensive training and coaching to lead their students to success.
• Consistently maintains professionalism in all facets of the role, actively collaborating with students, clients, and colleagues in pursuit of program success.

• 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.

• 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.
  • All of our Tutors/Teachers must teach all subjects on the ACT.
• 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.

• Competitive pay, starting at $30/hr for 1-on-1 tutoring and $47/hr for classroom teaching with potential for increases bi-annually based on performance.
  Compensation for in-person tutoring at our Winnetka office currently starts at $45/hour.
  • Please note that this compensation is specifically for instructional time only.
• Flexibility in building your schedule while supporting the needs of our students.
• Robust (paid) training.
• Personalized coaching and development, support, and continuing education.
• 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.