Chicago Academic After-School Tutor

Proximity Learning, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,328; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization is looking for enthusiastic individuals to provide tutoring and homework assistance to middle and high school students. This part-time position is based in Chicago and requires effective communication skills, patience, and a commitment to helping students succeed. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational roles like tutoring, coaching, or mentoring. The job offers a flexible schedule with work hours from Monday to Thursday after school, compensated at $30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 20 years of age.
• At least one year of youth camp experience, early childhood education, or related experience.
• COVID‑19 vaccination is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide homework help and tutoring in various subjects.
• Teach math, grammar, and reading using specific tools.
• Supervise and manage student groups.

Skills

Fluency in written and spoken English

Effective communication skills

Ability to multitask

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of study at an institution of higher education

Job description

Summary

Proximity Learning provides free after‑school programming to at‑risk students from our Chicago Area Schools in a therapeutic youth home setting. We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about children, enthusiastic, reliable, respectful, and patient while working and tutoring our children. This role will work with middle school (grades 3‑8) or high school (grades 9‑12) students to build their knowledge, basic skills, and good study habits to improve and succeed in their academics. Candidates must be able to multitask and show initiative. Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the public professionally, are required.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide students with homework help, check work, subject tutoring, and assist with test preparation
• Teaching math, grammar, and reading using LinkIt, Moby Max, and Edmentum Apex Learning. Training is available
• Provide enrichment activities that improve students’ knowledge and academic skills
• Supervising students as an authority figure or “managing” student groups

Job Type: Part‑time • Pay: $30/hr. • Schedule: After‑school 4‑hour shift, Monday to Thursday • Work Location: In person

Basic Requirements

COVID‑19 vaccination

• Chicago, IL 60624: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
• Be at least 20 years of age.
• A high school diploma or equivalent (preference for candidates with at least two years of study at an institution of higher education)
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• At least one year of youth camp experience, early childhood education, or related experience in roles such as:
• College Tutor or Teacher Assistant
• Coach or mentor.
• A camp counselor or youth activity leader

A candidate’s hiring is contingent upon successfully completing and passing a national criminal background check (as required by school districts and education departments) that may include fingerprinting, employment verification, and verification of education.