Elementary School Tutor & Teacher (K-5)

Prep Academy Tutors Hamilton; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Independence – manage your own clients

Job summary

Prep Academy Tutors – DuPage County is seeking knowledgeable, reliable tutors to work one-on-one with students in-home, supporting academic success across Kindergarten through Grade 12. You will tailor your instruction to fit individual learning styles and help students thrive.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree and tend to be certified teachers or graduate students; strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in a flexible, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required and one of: a state teaching certificate or active certification program enrollment.
• Experience or eligibility to teach in K–12 with ability to align to Illinois standards.
• Strong communication, adaptability to different learning styles, and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one tutoring aligned with Illinois curriculum standards.
• Offer remedial or enrichment instruction based on student needs.
• Assign supplemental materials to reinforce understanding and retention.
• Maintain open communication with parents/guardians about progress and goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptable

Professionalism

Punctuality

Dependability

Organized

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Illinois teaching certificate or equivalent

Teacher certification program enrollment

Master’s or PhD with TA experience

Job description

Full Job Description

Location: Use one of the groups of towns provided in email

Company: Prep Academy Tutors – DuPage County

Job Type: Contract / Part-time

Company Overview

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

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

Job Summary

We are seeking knowledgeable, reliable and passionate tutors to join our 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.
• 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 teachers, subject area experts (e.g., graduate students, engineers), 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 students needs.
• Professional, punctual, dependable 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