Academic Tutor

The Critical Thinking Child, LLC

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 28,929 - 33,062

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

An educational consulting firm in Chicago is looking for committed part-time academic coaches. The role involves tutoring K-8 students, guiding academic instruction, and requires strong communication skills and reliability. Candidates should have relevant educational experience and a passion for working with children. Benefits include flexible hours and a starting pay range of $21-$24 per hour.

Qualifications

Must have youth camp experience or related education roles.
Experience teaching elementary students highly preferred.
Fluency in English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Tutoring and test prep for K-8 students.
Teaching using curated curriculum materials.
Documenting student attendance and performance.

Skills

Confidence

Communication skills

Classroom management

Reliability

Patience

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in relevant content area

At least two years of higher education preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

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Founder/CEO of The Critical Thinking Child, LLC | Award Winning Educator | Cybersecurity Children's Book Author | Co-Chair NICE K-12 Community of…

Are you passionate about education? Would you like to be part of an amazingteam of rock star academic coaches and tutors? If you answered yes, then we can’t wait to meet you.

The Critical Thinking Child(CTC) is an educational consulting and tutoring firm for schools, parents and community organizations in need of academic support services for kids ages 3 to 18.

We are seeking committed part-time academic coaches to work in-person at schools in the Chicago south side area.

Perfect job opportunity for college students, stay-at-moms/dads, tutors, TAs, high school graduates and even aspiring school counselors and retired teachers seeking flexible hours!

Job Description

Academic Coach/tutor Role/1099/Hourly (minimum 6 months work-contract)
Subjects: K8 elementary reading, grammar and math
Serving 2 school/Center sites in-person (Chicago's Southside, Westside, Northside)
Car/transportation required.
Able to guide provide academic instruction to kids ages 5 to 13.
Able to commit to work dates during school year (i.e., August 2025 to June 2026.
Approximately 15-20 hours per week

**Seeking candidates who embody confidence and assertiveness, as this role demands a proactive and strong demeanor**

For this position, we are seeking individuals that are loving, enthusiastic, reliable, respectful, and patient while working with children. Candidates must be able to follow directions and able to multitask and show initiative. Excellent class room management skills is a must. Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional manner, are required.

What You Will Be Doing

Tutoring and test prep for elementary and high school students
Teaching math, grammar, and reading using curated academic materials/ pre-determined curriculum
Utilizing Edtech games and apps to support student learning.
Supervising students as an authority figure or “managing” student groups
Supporting our partner schools and classroom teachers
Record-keeping and documentation of students' attendance and academic performance.

Mandatory requirement:

Punctuality and attendance is essential in this job. You must be prompt, attend all appointments on time and submit your assignments by the deadline.

Additional requirements:

A high school diploma or equivalent (preference for candidates with at least two years of study at an institution of higher education).
Bachelor’s degree in relevant content area etc. is preferred
At least two year of youth camp experience, early childhood education, or related experience in roles such as: (college tutor or TA, coach or mentor., camp counselor or youth activity leader)
Experience teaching, specifically elementary students, is highly preferred.
A driver’s license with reliable transportation
be at least 22 years of age.
Fluency in written and spoken English (Spanish is a plus)
Experience with Google Workspace (google docs, sheets, slides etc).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise kids at an average of 1:15 in a classroom (instructor: ratio)

Physical Demands:

Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time for programs that take place outside of a conventional classroom space.
Must be able to lift and carry 50lbs.

Note - The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Starting pay range: $21-$24 per hour.

A candidate’s hiring is contingent upon the successful completion and passing of a national criminal background check (asrequired by school districtsanddepartments of education) that may include the following: fingerprinting, employment verification, and verification of education and certification (if applicable).

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