Part-Time English and Social Studies Teacher

The Mom Project; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 33,062,000 - 41,328,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightmont Academy seeks a Part Time English & Social Studies Teacher to provide one-to-one instruction to students, focusing on personalized learning with a flexible schedule. The position emphasizes student-centered teaching without burdensome lesson planning or outside work, while leveraging digital tools to support progress.

The role offers a ~20 hours/week workload with a $24-$30/hour pay range, inviting educators who enjoy individualized teaching and clear, outcome-focused outcomes for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Social Studies, History, Government, Economics or related field.
• Patience and empathy for diverse learners; commitment to supporting every student.

Responsibilities

• Teach students one-to-one, tailoring lessons to individual needs.
• Deliver engaging instruction with no required outside work.
• Utilize G-Suite and LMS to track progress and communicate with families.

Skills

G-Suite proficiency

LMS proficiency

Patience & empathy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in subject area

Tools

G-Suite

Learning Management Software (LMS)

Job description

Part Time English & Social Studies Teacher

~20 hours/week, flexible schedule

$24-30/hour

Flexible Schedule | No Lesson Planning or Outside Work | One-to-One Instruction

What if teaching meant focusing on just one student at a time?

At Brightmont Academy, that’s exactly what we do. Since 1999, we’ve helped students in grades 1–12 achieve their full potential through personalized one-to-one instruction. With 25 campuses across 10 states, we create a nurturing, student-centered environment where meaningful learning happens every day.

Why You’ll Love Our 1:1 Teaching Model:

• Be the Star of the Show! Teach students one-on-one, tailoring lessons to their unique needs and learning styles.
• Empower Young Minds: Guide students to mastery with a gradual release approach that builds confidence and academic success.
• No Stress, No Extra Work: Forget about lesson planning, parent conferences, or endless grading. We want you to focus on inspiring your students!
• Grow With Us: Enjoy professional development opportunities that elevate your teaching career.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in your subject area (English, Social Studies, History, Government, Economics—anything that fuels your passion!).
• Patience & Empathy: You understand that every student learns differently, and you’re committed to supporting them every step of the way.
• A Heart for Teaching: A genuine passion to share your subject with the next generation.
• Proficiency using G-Suite and Learning Management Software (LMS).
• Ability to provide fingerprints (AZ, WA, only) and pass a federal background check.

Bonus Qualifications

• Orton Gillingham trained
• A teaching certification - nice to have, but not required!
• Advanced degree in a specific subject area of expertise.
• Previous one-to-one teaching experience.

Brightmont Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Our intent is to recruit, hire, and train all persons in all job groups in accordance with the law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, national origin, sexual preference, or any other protected status.

Keywords: English / Language Arts / History / World History / Government / Economics / Composition / Writing / Teacher / Tutor / Professor / Instructor / Adjunct