Tutor - SAT/ACT - Part-Time, In-Person

StudyPoint, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Design your own schedule

Provided curriculum and online grading system

Referral bonuses

Dedicated support from a manager and mentor

No non-compete policy

Job summary

StudyPoint, Inc. is looking for SAT and ACT tutors to provide personalized instruction to students in Chicago. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of teaching or tutoring experience. Tutors will use customized curricula to help improve student performance and are expected to engage with students effectively.

The position allows for flexible scheduling, with earnings ranging from $50 to $60 an hour. Being able to travel to students' homes is required, as tutors will work both in-person and online.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of teaching and/or tutoring experience.
• Strong academic background required.
• Reliable car access to travel to students’ homes.

Responsibilities

• Work with students in their homes and online.
• Customize the curriculum to improve student outcomes.
• Create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Teaching and/or tutoring experience

Confidence tutoring ALL sections of the SAT/ACT

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

We are StudyPoint, a national leader in one‑on‑one tutoring. We operate in 19 markets nationwide as well as online, and we have worked with more than 55,000 students since 1999! Currently, we’re seeking SAT and ACT tutors to work with students in their homes and online.

Our elite tutoring staff:

• Are engaging and energetic while instructing students;
• Utilize and customize our proven curriculum to improve student outcomes;
• Are responsive and communicate effectively with students, parents, and employees;
• Create a positive, safe learning environment;
• Have fun while helping students achieve their goals.

StudyPoint's expert tutors have the following qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of teaching and/or tutoring experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong academic background
• Confidence tutoring ALL sections of the SAT/ACT including both verbal and math sections (Math sections include Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and some Trigonometry)
• Reliable car access to travel to students’ homes

Why Tutor With Us?

• Design your own schedule and service area: You choose when you tutor and where you are willing to travel.
• Provided Curriculum: We create all the lessons and homework assignments. We even have an online grading system, so you don’t have to spend time correcting assignments!
• Referral Bonuses: For every student and fellow tutor you refer to us who signs up or is hired, you are eligible for a bonus!
• Dedicated Support: You will have a manager as well as a mentor who are there to support you each step of the way.
• No non‑compete: You are free to continue with your private tutoring or tutoring with other organizations in addition to working with our students.

$50 - $60 an hour

Typical Hours:

Prime tutoring hours generally fall outside of school hours and on weekends. Your availability should include 6 or more hours per week and should be primarily in the following time blocks:

Monday‑Friday: 3pm‑9pm

Saturday/Sunday: 9am‑9pm

Where we Tutor:

We tutor in the following towns in your area: Chicago, Arlington Heights, Barrington, Berwyn, Blue Island, Buffalo Grove, Burr Ridge, Cicero, Carol Stream, Darien, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Downers Grove, Elk Grove Village, Elmhurst, Evanston, Glen Ellyn, Glenview, Green Oaks, Golf, Highland Park, Hinsdale, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, La Grange, Lake Barrington, Lake Forest, Lake Zurich, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Lincolnwood, Lisle, Lombard, Oak Brook, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, Orland Park, Palatine, Park Ridge, Mt Prospect, Mundelein, Naperville, Norridge, North Chicago, Northbrook, Northfield, River Forest, Riverwoods, Schaumburg, Skokie, South Barrington, Vernon Hills, Westchester, Westmont, Wheaton, Wheeling, Wilmette, Woodridge. Being able to cover some of these towns will help ensure that we are able to pair you with in‑home students!

StudyPoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value all perspectives and backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.