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Location

Chicago, Illinois

Quick overview

Tutors will provide in-home academic support and homework help for elementary and middle school students across various subjects. They are expected to create a positive learning environment and effectively communicate with students and parents.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching or tutoring experience and a bachelor's degree. A strong academic background and confidence in teaching elementary and middle school subjects are preferred.

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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 tutors who can provide in-home academic support and homework help for elementary and middle school students for math, language arts, science, social studies, and other subjects.

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Our elite tutoring staff

  • Are engaging and energetic while instructing students;
  • Are responsive and communicate effectively with students, parents, and employees;
  • Are highly organized and adaptable to the needs of diverse learners;
  • 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 - preference for classroom teachers/paraprofessionals
  • Confidence teaching the reading, writing, and math skills covered in the elementary and middle grades
  • 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.
  • Be an employee, not a contractor: All of our tutors are W-2 employees, not 1099 contactors, and you'll receive paid training as well.
  • 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.

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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 be 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!

About StudyPoint

StudyPoint's founders had a simple idea

to create a better alternative to impersonal learning centers. Early on, the company invested heavily in curriculum development and training standards, so that its tutors could deliver consistent and reliable academic and test prep results to families. As the company grew, it added additional services and programs, ranging from individualized needs assessments to innovative online homework tools.

Throughout the years, StudyPoint has earned numerous awards for its exceptional growth (Inc 500/5000 nine times, BBJ Pacesetters three times) and its progressive work-environment (50 Most Engaged Workplaces two times). We're a values-driven workplace that delivers exceptional educational programs to our students, and in our over two decades of operations we've helped over 50,000 students find confidence and success on the path to college.

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.

Benefits

  • Paid Training
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Dedicated Support