ELA Tutor

Cosmo; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Cosmo 1:1 is seeking experienced tutors to deliver 50‑minute, one-on-one lessons to K–12 students based in North America. You set a flexible, consistent schedule and use the Cosmo curriculum.

This independent contractor role emphasizes reliability, preparation, and professional communication with families. Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree, 3+ years of relevant teaching experience, familiarity with K‑12 ELA standards, and access to a quiet, private space with high‑speed internet.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience teaching grades K-12 ELA, ESL or EFL.
• Experience with K-12 ELA standards.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Fast and reliable internet connection.
• Access to a Windows or Mac PC.
• Able to commit to at least 6 months.
• Located in the United States or Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized 1-on-1 instruction for students.
• Update availability in the Cosmo App promptly.
• Prepare age- and ability-appropriate lesson materials.
• Submit class feedback after each lesson.
• Communicate professionally with parents and students.
• Attend all classes on time in a suitable setting.
• Coordinate with Cosmo staff as needed.

Skills

3+ years teaching

ELA standards

Reliable

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Windows PC

Mac PC

Job description

Join Cosmo 1:1 (formerly ClassUp), the premiere online learning platform that connects K-12 students in the US, Canada, and across Asia with tutors from top Universities and Colleges for personalized lessons. As a tutor for Cosmo 1:1, you will have a flexible and consistent schedule that you set. For this role you'll be teaching students based in North America using the Cosmo curriculum.

This is the perfect opportunity for experienced educators to connect with students in an after school setting. You will meet with your students at a set time each week for 50 minute 1 on 1 lessons. As a Cosmo 1:1 tutor you will build a welcoming and fun learning environment for your student as you help them grow. It is important for our teachers to be reliable role models for our students who come to class well prepared, on time, and with a passionate and kind demeanor.

This is an independent contractor position. The pay rate for this position is $20 USD per class plus additional incentives.

• Provide personalized 1 on 1 instruction for your students
• Update your availability in the Cosmo App in a timely manner
• Prepare appropriate lesson materials for the student's age and ability
• Submit Class Feedback after each lesson
• Communicate with parents and students in a professional manner
• Attend all classes on time and in a professional setting
• Communicate with Cosmo staff
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years of experience teaching grades K-12 ELA, ESL, or EFL
• Experience with K-12 ELA standards
• Fast and reliable internet connection and access to a Windows or Mac PC with a minimum CPU of 6000
• Able to commit to a minimum of 6 months of teaching with Cosmo 1:1
• Available between 3-10 PM EST Monday through Friday or during the weekends
• Minimum of 20 hours of availability on a weekly basis
• Access to a private and quiet location
• Passion for helping students learn
• Currently located in the United States or Canada
• Approachable: They are able to build rapport and make students feel comfortable in an online classroom environment. Students feel comfortable approaching our teachers with questions and make them feel relaxed throughout class.
• Patient: They take the time and effort to make sure students understand the complex subjects and materials at whichever speed is required by the student.
• Adaptive: They are able to tailor the lesson and environment to each individual student, their needs and learning capabilities.
• Considerate: They have the emotional intelligence to understand when a student is feeling discouraged and can then build up their confidence from there.
• Enthusiastic: They are passionate about education and have a contagious energy that makes for a fun environment for the students.
• Reliable: They come to class on time, prepared, and ready to tackle the students needs.