ACT/SAT and Academic Tutor
Posted
Compensation: $35/hour for 1-on-1 tutoring; $47/hour for classroom instruction
Academic Approach is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, amnesty status, or veteran status. Applicants of diverse backgrounds, skillsets, and experiences are especially encouraged to apply.
About Academic Approach:
Academic Approach began with a focused mission: to mentor students while building their key academic skills. Join our team of dedicated educators to deliver rewarding, highly personalized, high-impact 1-on-1 and classroom course instruction.
About the Role:
We are currently looking for candidates who are interested in tutoring 1-1 students in-person at our Winnetka offices. Please note that this is not a full-time position, and it will not be a good fit for those seeking full-time work; while average hours per week vary drastically from instructor to instructor, most of our instructors average 8-12 instructional hours per week.
Academic Approach is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, amnesty status, or veteran status. Applicants of diverse backgrounds, skillsets, and experiences are especially encouraged to apply.
About Academic Approach:
Academic Approach began with a focused mission: to mentor students while building their key academic skills. Join our team of dedicated educators to deliver rewarding, highly personalized, high-impact 1-on-1 and classroom course instruction.
About the Role:
We are currently looking for candidates who are interested in tutoring 1-1 students in-person at our Winnetka offices. Please note that this is not a full-time position, and it will not be a good fit for those seeking full-time work; while average hours per week vary drastically from instructor to instructor, most of our instructors average 8-12 instructional hours per week.
We are looking for new instructors to add to our team for at least the duration of the 2026-27 school year. If you are unable to commit to at least one full school year, we respectfully ask that you not apply.
About our Content Quiz:
Please note that--due to the nature of this tutor/instructor position--all candidates will need to complete a content quiz that includes English and math questions prior to being considered for an interview. This (untimed) quiz should take approximately 30-45 mins to complete.
Please note that--due to the nature of this tutor/instructor position--all candidates will need to complete a content quiz that includes English and math questions prior to being considered for an interview. This (untimed) quiz should take approximately 30-45 mins to complete.
About our Training:
We believe strongly in our robust training. Our training modules are each a combination of synchronous sessions with a trainer and asynchronous work. We identify each candidate's best pathway through our trainings and send personalized invitations to training that include more details. All trainings are paid.
A Successful Academic Approach Tutor & School Programs Teacher:
We believe strongly in our robust training. Our training modules are each a combination of synchronous sessions with a trainer and asynchronous work. We identify each candidate's best pathway through our trainings and send personalized invitations to training that include more details. All trainings are paid.
A Successful Academic Approach Tutor & School Programs Teacher:
- Prioritizes their students, leading with curiosity, compassion, and enthusiasm for their success.
- Maintains a growth mindset, incorporating the instructional best practices from extensive training and coaching to lead their students to success.
- Consistently maintains professionalism in all facets of the role, actively collaborating with students, clients, and colleagues in pursuit of program success.
- Deliver engaging, specialized academic and test-prep instruction to high school (and some middle school) students, primarily in-person in the Winnetka office.
- Build relationships in a supportive and professional manner.
- Maintain an accurate calendar in Microsoft Outlook.
- Respond to administrators, students, and parents in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate management skills and professionalism in both remote and in-person settings.
- Attend required training and professional development events.
- A bachelor's degree in any subject or major. We are always looking for academic content experts for our AP Exam and Academic support programs, especially in maths, sciences, and humanities. While not a requirement for this role, we give preference to candidates with content expertise; please consider which topics you would be comfortable teaching.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and educational equity.
- Passion for supporting student success.
- Ability to demonstrate academic expertise in English, math, reading, and science.
- All of our Tutors/Teachers must teach all subjects on the ACT.
- Access to a computer with a webcam, mic, and a reliable internet connection (with at least 100 mbps download and 100 mbps upload speed) for virtual instruction.
- Consistent availability of at least 10 hours per week.
- Competitive pay, starting at $35/hr for 1-on-1 tutoring and $47/hr for classroom teaching with potential for increases bi-annually based on performance. Compensation for in-person tutoring at our Winnetka office currently starts at $50/hour.
- Please note that this compensation is specifically for instructional time.
- Flexibility in building your schedule while supporting the needs of our students.
- Robust (paid) training.
- Personalized coaching and development, support, and continuing education.
- Exceptional proprietary curriculum and instructional materials.
- Travel compensation for school programs that require a commute of at least 30 minutes and 15 miles.
- Friendly, respectful, supportive culture focused on best supporting students.