Academic Tutor

Prep Academy Tutors; Illinois; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation – above industry average pay

Flexible scheduling

Professional development and networking opportunities

Supportive team environment

Independence – manage your own students and schedule

Job summary

A leading tutoring service in Oak Park, Illinois, is seeking passionate, knowledgeable, and reliable tutors to provide one-on-one academic support to students. Tutors will tailor their approach to meet individual learning styles while ensuring alignment with Illinois curriculum standards. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have relevant teaching qualifications or experience in education. The role offers competitive compensation and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Illinois State teaching certificate or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in a teacher certification program.
• Have 2+ years of experience teaching in a school or as a lecturer.
• Are a Master's or PhD student with TA experience.
• Experience as lecturer or course instructor at a U.S. college/university is a plus.
• Master’s or PhD student with teaching assistant experience is considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support based on expertise and curriculum standards.
• Design and deliver customized tutoring sessions.
• Offer remedial or enrichment instruction.
• Assign supplemental materials to enhance understanding.
• Maintain open communication with parents.

Skills

Energetic and enthusiastic about helping students learn and grow

Committed to providing exceptional, personalized instruction

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to adapt to a wide range of learning styles

Professional, punctual, and organized

Education

Bachelor's degree

Illinois State teaching certificate or equivalent

Teacher certification program

2+ years teaching experience

Lecturer or course instructor experience

Master’s or PhD student with TA experience

Job description

In-Person Private Tutor

Location: Oak Park, Illinois
Company: Prep Academy Tutors of Cook County
Job Type: Part-time | Contract

Company Overview

Prep Academy Tutors of Cook County is a premier provider of private, in-home tutoring. We proudly serve students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 throughout the Cook County area. Our approach is flexible, personalized, and curriculum-based, helping students thrive academically with support that fits their unique learning needs.

We hire only the best—certified teachers, subject matter experts, and aspiring educators—and we offer above-average industry pay to reflect the quality of instruction we provide.

Job Summary

We are seeking passionate, knowledgeable, and reliable tutors to join our Illinois team. You will work one-on-one with students to support their academic success across a range of subjects, tailoring your approach to fit individual learning styles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide academic support based on expertise and alignment with the Illinois curriculum standards.
• Design and deliver customized tutoring sessions in a variety of subjects.
• Offer remedial or enrichment instruction based on each student’s needs.
• Assign supplemental materials to enhance understanding and retention.
• Maintain open communication with parents/guardians to report on student progress and goals.

Qualifications & Skills

We are looking for certified educators, subject matter experts (e.g., engineers, graduate students), and soon-to-be teachers who meet the following criteria:

• Energetic and enthusiastic about helping students learn and grow.
• Committed to providing exceptional, personalized instruction and customer service.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a wide range of learning styles and student needs.
• Professional, punctual, and organized.

Requirements

All applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree and meet at least one of the following:

• Hold a valid Illinois State teaching certificate (or equivalent from another state).
• Currently enrolled in a teacher certification program.
• Have 2+ years of experience teaching in a private, public, or charter school.
• Have experience as a lecturer or course instructor at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Are a Master’s or PhD student with experience as a teaching assistant at a U.S. university or college.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation – above industry average pay
• Flexible scheduling – work around your availability
• Professional development and networking opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Independence – manage your own students and schedule

Join Us Today!

If you’re passionate about education and want to make a meaningful impact on students’ academic success, we’d love to hear from you.