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Proximity Learning is hiring a Chicago Academic After-School Tutor. This role involves tutoring middle and high school students in subjects like math, grammar, and reading, using educational software while fostering good study habits and providing academic enrichment and supervision in an after-school program.

Highlights

Tutor middle (grades 3-8) and high school (grades 9-12) students in math, grammar, and reading.
Use educational platforms such as LinkIt, Moby Max, and Edmentum Apex Learning, with training provided.
Provide homework assistance, test preparation, and academic enrichment activities.
Supervise and manage student groups as an authority figure.
Part-time position with after-school 4-hour shifts Monday to Thursday.
Compensation is $30 per hour.
Requires high school diploma or equivalent; preference given to candidates with some higher education.
Must have at least one year of youth-related experience (e.g., tutor, teacher assistant, coach, youth leader).
Requires COVID-19 vaccination and passing a national criminal background check including fingerprinting.
Fluent written and spoken English skills necessary.

Chicago Academic After-School Tutor Full Description

Chicago Academic After-School Tutor

Chicago Team - Chicago , Illinois
Location

Chicago , Illinois

Department

Chicago Team

Employment Type

Part-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

$30.00

Summary:

Proximity Learning provides free after-school programming to at-risk students from our Chicago Area Schools in a therapeutic youth home setting. We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about children, enthusiastic, reliable, respectful, and patient while working and tutoring our children. This role will work with middle school (grades 3-8) or high school (grades 9-12) students to build their knowledge, basic skills, and good study habits to improve and succeed in their academics. Candidates must be able to multitask and show initiative. Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the public professionally, are required.

What You Will Be Doing:

Provide students with homework help, check work, subject tutoring, and assist with test preparation
Teaching math, grammar, and reading using LinkIt, Moby Max, and Edmentum Apex Learning. Training is available
Provide enrichment activities that improve students’ knowledge and academic skills
Supervising students as an authority figure or “managing” student groups

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30/hr.

Schedule: After-school 4-hour shift, Monday to Thursday

Work Location: In person

Basic requirements:

COVID-19 vaccination

Chicago, IL 60624: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Be at least 20 years of age.
A high school diploma or equivalent (preference for candidates with at least two years of study at an institution of higher education)
Fluency in written and spoken English
At least one year of youth camp experience, early childhood education, or related experience in roles such as:
- College Tutor or Teacher Assistant
- Coach or mentor.
- A camp counselor or youth activity leader

A candidate’s hiring is contingent upon successfully completing and passing a national criminal background check (as required by school districts and education departments) that may include fingerprinting, employment verification, and verification of education.

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