Tutor Facilitators

ZIMMERS ACADEMY; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

ZIMMERS ACADEMY in Springfield, IL seeks Tutor Facilitators for the R.I.S.E. Program. Part-time roles involve 3–4 hours per day, 2–3 days per week, starting immediately.

The program targets educationally disadvantaged youth, emphasizing reading, language arts, and math support. Applicants with tutoring experience are welcome; college students are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include one-on-one or small-group tutoring, collaboration with current staff, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with educationally disadvantaged out-of-school youth
• Ability to effectively work with students of diverse backgrounds
• Strong background in Reading/Language Arts and/or Math

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning for individuals or small groups
• Assist students in improving basic reading and/or math
• Collaborate with adult education staff for learning materials
• Be flexible and creative to meet student needs
• Encourage college students to apply
• Be punctual on tutoring days

Skills

Reading/Lang Arts

Math

Tutoring experience

Job description

Tutor Facilitators R.I.S.E. Program

Springfield School District 186 ZIMMERS ACADEMY - Springfield, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5903463

Application Deadline: Sep 03, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

HOURS PER DAY: 3-4 hours a day

DAYS PER YEAR: 2-3 days a week

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Interest in working with educationally disadvantaged out-of-school youth
• Ability to effectively work with students of diverse backgrounds
• Good background in either Reading/Language Arts and/or Math
• Previous tutoring experience preferred but not required

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to work with individuals or small groups to facilitate learning
• Assist students in improving basic reading and/or math
• Partner with current adult education staff members for learning materials
• Be creative and flexible in meeting the needs of students and the adult education program
• College students are encouraged to apply
• Be punctual on scheduled tutoring days

Lawrence Education Center is part of the Brighter Futures Collaborative grant in partnership with the City of Springfield. This grant allows tutors to be hired to work with students struggling in specific learning areas, primarily Reading/Language Arts and Math; however, some tutoring may also be needed in Social Studies and Science. If you are strong in any of these 4 learning areas, LEC wants to talk to you!! Flexible scheduling is available, and LEC can work around college class schedules.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $35 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• 3063 Fiat Ave
• Springfield, Illinois 62703
• Phone: [phone]