We need a tutor immediately for the following student (see "NOW"). ONLY apply if you can for sure work with this student. If hired to work with this student, you will be offered other students (see "LATER").
NOW
14yo rising 9th grader, Rohan, at Nazareth needs help with academics, executive functions, motivation, metacognition, and managing anxiety and ADHD (inattentive; has a 504).
Tutor will:
- Do daily check-ins to review assignments, deadlines, priorities, etc (executive functions)
- Assist with high school level MATH (Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus) and PHYSICS
(And, if possible, also English essays, grammar, reading comp, lit analysis, etc.) all at the Honors and AP level
- Collaborate with other service providers to provide holistic support for the student, especially as it relates to implementing sustainable systems for organization, time management, scaffolding large tasks, and focus
Start ASAP and every week for the next 1+ years.
- For the summer (now through mid-August): 10-18 hours/week with 1.5-3 hours/day M-Th (between 11am-7pm) and 2-3 hours on Sat/Sun (anytime).
- During the school year: 11-21 hours/week with 1.5-3 hours/day M-F (usually after 4pm) and 2-3 hours/day Sat & Sun (availability depends on sports schedules).
- In-person at/near dad's home in Burr Ridge (near the intersection of Plainfield & 55th) and at/near mom's home in Hinsdale (near the intersections of Adams & Chestnut).
Starting pay is $45/hr since these are A LOT of hours. Pay will likely increase ~$2/hr each year starting June 2027.
If interested, please state:
1) You CAN 100% commit for the next 1+ years (ideally for the next 2+ years)
2) All your days and timeframes of availability now through the end of the summer
3) All your days and timeframes of availability for the upcoming school year
4) 1-2 sentences about how you'll approach working with this student, especially regarding helping him with executive functioning skills
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LATER
We are hiring 1099 Independent Contractors (without a non-compete). You will be told the preferred location, days, and times as well as the hourly pay before you choose to work with an offered student.
Tutors must:
- be in-person in Chicago and/or surrounding suburbs
- have at least 1 year of teaching/tutoring experience
- have a college degree or be enrolled in college
Subjects needed (in order of increased hourly pay):
- Elementary school: academics and enrichment
- Middle school: academics, enrichment, and high school placement test prep (ISEE/HSPT/SEHS)
- High school: academics, enrichment, ACT/SAT, and college applications
- College: academics, enrichment, GRE/GMAT/MCAT/LSAT/etc, and graduate school / job applications
All sessions must include lessons in (free training will be offered):
- Metacognition (self-assessment, self-monitoring, mindfulness, focus, etc.)
- Executive Functions (time management, planning, prioritizing, organization, independence, etc.)
- Soft Skills (critical thinking, creative problem solving, innovation, advocacy, collaboration, leadership, etc.)
Additional details:
- Pay: $25+/hr (depends on grade level, location, and number of students; average is $40/hr)
- Hours: Coordinated between the client and tutor (most students want to meet evenings and/or weekends)
- Locations: In-person at/near students’ homes/schools in/near Chicago, DFW, Houston, or Austin
NOTE: For each potential student offered to you, you will be told the grade level, subject(s), hourly pay, availability, and location in advance to help you decide if you'll accept that student.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Can you 100% commit to the non-negotiable terms and conditions of working with this student? Look under "NOW" in the job description for details.
- Share 1-2 sentences about how you'll approach working with this student to meet his specific needs. Look under "NOW" in the job description for details.
- Share all your days and timeframes of availability now and for the next year (to start), including the location(s) where you can meet for each. Look under "NOW" in the job description for details.
Work Location: In person
