Elementary School Tutor & Teacher (K-5)

Prep Academy Tutors Hamilton; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Supportive team

Independence in scheduling

Job summary

Prep Academy Tutors – DuPage County is 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.

This role emphasizes collaboration with parents, delivering remedial or enrichment instruction, and maintaining clear progress updates. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with Illinois teaching certification or current enrollment

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Energetic

Enthusiastic

Strong communication

Adaptable

Professional

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Full job description:

In-Person Private Tutor

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:

• 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

If you’re passionate about education and want to make a meaningful impact on students’ academic success, we’d love to hear from you!