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ACT Teacher - Homewood-Floosmoor, IL

🇺🇸 Homewood, Illinois 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $35 - $75 per Hour 💻 Teaching 🗓️ October 6th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Kaplan is hiring an ACT Teacher - Homewood-Floosmoor, IL to teach ACT exam prep onsite at a local high school during school hours. The role prepares students with a carefully curated curriculum and score-boosting strategies and supports them in and out of class as they build problem-solving skills. The teacher may also have the chance to teach and tutor college-bound students virtually throughout the year, with paid training for both the content and the delivery modes.

Highlights
  • Teach ACT students onsite at a local high school during school hours, with classes two to three times a week from October through March.
  • Prepare students for the exam using a curated curriculum and strategies that immerse them in the language of the ACT.
  • Support students in and out of class so they can solve problems with critical thinking and logic.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to tailor exam prep content to student needs.
  • Tutor college-bound students virtually throughout the year as an additional opportunity.
  • Complete paid training for both content areas and teaching modalities.
  • Hold ACT scores within the 90th percentile and U.S. work authorization.
  • Work independently with a remote manager, completing training and class prep from home.
  • Earn $75 per hour for in-person teaching and $35 per hour for online tutoring.
  • Receive access to health and welfare plans, a 401(k), free or discounted classes for family members, and employee discounts.

ACT Teacher - Homewood-Floosmoor, IL Full Description

Kaplan delivers innovative interventions and prep programs that help students advance their education to realize their potential. Our team uses teaching methods based on carefully curated curriculum and score-boosting strategies, and delivers unparalleled practice that adapts to the learner.
In this role you will teach ACT students onsite in an engaging classroom environment. Teaching will take place at a local high school during school hours, with classes running from October-March and typically 2-3 times a week. Teachers may also have the opportunity to teach and tutor college-bound students in a virtual setting throughout the year. You will receive paid training for both content areas and modalities.
As an ACT Teacher you'll:
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver exam prep and/or other educational content tailored to student needs
  • Prepare students for their exams using teaching methods and a carefully curated curriculum to fully immerse students in the language of the ACT
  • Support students both in and out of class, enabling them to solve problems with critical thinking and logic
  • Continue to learn via world-class professional training, coaching, and development
  • Enjoy a part-time teaching schedule that allows you to explore other professional interests
  • Connect with colleagues remotely while completing training and class prep from the comfort and convenience of home
Benefits include:
  • Access to Health and Welfare Plans
  • 401K plan
  • Free or discounted classes for you or immediate family members
  • Employee Discounts including travel, local deals, and health and wellness offers
  • Competitive in-person teaching rate of $75/hr. Any online tutoring paid at $35/hr.
Candidates must:
  • Have scores within the 90th percentile of the ACT
  • Be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Ability to work independently with a remote manager.