Academic Tutor - Reading/Writing/ACT Prep

Huntington Learning Center; Lake in the Hills (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No lesson plans

Paid training

Small groups

Flexible hours

Grades 4-12

Job summary

Huntington Learning Center is seeking a part-time tutor to work with students in grades 4–12, focusing on Reading, Writing, English, and SAT/ACT prep. You’ll follow Huntington's curriculum and work one-on-one or in small groups, helping students improve skills and confidence.

The role offers flexible hours in the afternoons and evenings, with paid training and ongoing professional development to support your teaching strengths.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Strong knowledge of Reading, Writing, English, and/or Literature.
• Teaching/tutoring experience, including SAT/ACT prep, is preferred but not required.
• A genuine desire to help students learn and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Teach Reading, Writing, English, Literature, and/or SAT/ACT prep.
• Follow Huntington's proven curriculum and individualized student programs.
• Monitor student understanding and provide encouragement and feedback.
• Help students develop stronger academic skills, confidence, and motivation.

Skills

Reading

Writing

English

Literature

SAT/ACT prep

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Teach. Inspire. Make a difference — without taking work home! Do you love teaching but wish you could spend more time with students and less time lesson planning and grading? At Huntington Learning Center, we provide the curriculum, materials, and individualized student programs, so you can focus on what you do best: teaching and helping students succeed. After paid training in our proven instructional methods, you'll work one-on-one or with small groups of up to four students. You'll help students strengthen academic skills, build confidence, and reach their goals.

Why You'll Love Teaching At Huntington

• No lesson plans to create or homework to grade.
• Paid training and ongoing professional development.
• Teach one-on-one or in small groups of up to 4 students.
• Flexible part-time hours.
• Work with students in grades 4–12 across a variety of academic needs.

What You'll Do

• Teach Reading, Writing, English, Literature, and/or SAT/ACT preparation.
• Follow Huntington's proven curriculum and individualized student programs.
• Monitor student understanding and provide encouragement and feedback.
• Help students develop stronger academic skills, confidence, and motivation.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. (Required)
• Strong knowledge of Reading, Writing, English, and/or Literature.
• Teaching/tutoring experience, including SAT/ACT prep. (Preferred but not required).
• A genuine desire to help students learn and succeed!

Teaching Hours

• Monday–Thursday, 2:00–8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 am-3 p.m.
• Part-time hours can be scheduled around your availability.

About Huntington Learning Center

For more than 45 years, Huntington Learning Center has helped students build the skills, confidence, and motivation they need to succeed. Our individualized programs support students in grades K–12 with reading, writing, math, science, study skills, and test preparation, including SAT, ACT, and AP.

If you want to focus on teaching—not paperwork—we'd love to hear from you!