ACT/SAT Tutor & School Programs Teacher

Academic Approach; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust paid training

Personalized coaching and development

Exceptional curriculum and materials

Travel compensation for longer commues

Friendly, supportive culture

Job summary

Academic Approach is seeking tutors/teachers to deliver high-impact 1-on-1 and classroom instruction across the Chicagoland area, with in-person work at our Lincoln Park office and on campus partners. Most hours vary seasonally; the role is not full-time, typically averaging 8-12 hours per week.

New tutors should commit for at least one full school year, with content quizzes prior to interviews. Training is robust and paid, with opportunities for growth and travel compensation for longer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any subject.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and educational equity.
• Ability to demonstrate academic expertise in English, math, reading, and science; all subjects on the ACT.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging academic and test-prep instruction to high school students in Chicagoland.
• Build relationships in a supportive and professional manner.
• Maintain an accurate calendar in Microsoft Outlook.
• Respond to administrators, students, and parents promptly.
• Demonstrate classroom management in both remote and in-person settings.
• Attend required training and professional development events.

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject

Job description

Compensation: $35/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 office and 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 and can vary seasonally, most of our instructors average 8-12 instructional hours per week.

We are looking for new tutors/teachers to add to our team for at least the duration of the 2026-27 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.

A Successful Academic Approach Tutor & School Programs Teacher

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.

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.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.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, starting at $35/hr for 1-on-1 tutoring and $47/hr for classroom teaching with potential for increases bi-annually based on performance. Please note that this compensation is specifically for instructional time only.

Flexibility in building your schedule while supporting the needs of our students. Many 1-1 students prefer to meet on the weekends and after school during the day, while our classroom programs (typically condensed from December to April) are often, though not exclusively, during the school-day.

Benefits

• 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.

About Academic Approach

Academic Approach is an organization of passionate educators, with expertise in raising student achievement on college entrance exams such as the ACT and SAT. For more than 20 years, we've provided instructional content and services to thousands of students nationwide that demonstrably raise scores, grow skills, and open doors to higher education. We work closely with students, teachers, and administrators to rethink the role of test preparation within education.

We:

• customize our instruction to each student to provide the highest growth in student achievement, and
• enhance the good work teachers perform every day in the classroom by providing high-quality resources and instructional support.

Academic Approach serves 500+ schools nationwide by delivering school-based solutions that provide teachers assessments and instructional services that have been proven to raise student achievement. It is this joint commitment to rigorous instruction and customized problem solving for students that allows us to serve schools with truly effective instructional solutions.