Chinese American Service League·Chicago, Illinois
Provide academic assistance and guide hands-on educational activities to help students achieve their educational goals. Collaborate with staff to facilitate small group discussions and customize activities to align with individual learning goals.
Join CASL as a Youth Program Tutor and Make a Difference
Looking for a role where you can make a difference while gaining meaningful experience? As a Youth Program Tutor at CASL, you’ll help students succeed, collaborate with a supportive team, and contribute to programs that center culture, care, and community. Your Mission As a Youth Program Tutor at CASL, you will report to the Youth Program Coordinator and play a pivotal role in supporting students to achieve their educational goals. You'll be responsible for providing academic assistance and guiding hands-on educational activities to enhance subject matter understanding and study habits.
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What You’ll Impact As a Youth Tutor, your work will help students build confidence, strengthen academic skills, and discover a love of learning in a supportive, culturally responsive environment. By tailoring activities to individual needs and fostering positive connections with youth and families, you’ll play a key role in empowering the next generation to thrive in school and beyond. In this role, you will also contribute to a culture grounded in our shared ways of working—demonstrating care, clarity, coordination, commitment, and continuous improvement in how you support clients and collaborate with others.
Key Responsibilities: \n
Program Delivery Engage students with hands-on educational activities that illustrate specific educational principles. Customize guided activities to align with individual learning goals. Collaborate with fellow staff to facilitate small group discussions and workshops on relevant educational topics.
Fluent in spoken and written Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) Familiarity with Salesforce College Graduate Prior working experience or volunteering with youth Experience tutoring math, physics, chemistry, biology, or social studies/history.
Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, with occasional lifting or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
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Support staff empowerment through skill development and growth opportunities.
Be part of a workplace that thrives on collaboration and teamwork.
Envision and realize transformative changes in people, processes, and policies.
Candidates must be current college students with strong communication skills and proficiency in English and basic computer skills. Fluency in Chinese and a college degree are considered bonus qualifications.
Market context
In Illinois, campus-based education support roles like this often draw steady interest because schools and learning programs need candidates with strong math content knowledge and reliable local availability. Competition can be shaped by the bachelor’s degree requirement, preferred STEM or education background, and the need to commute to the Northbrook campus. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your commute and prepare examples showing your math strengths.
