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Summary

Proximity Learning seeks Academic Tutors to provide one-on-one and group tutoring to elementary and high school students in math, grammar, and reading. Tutors will use educational software platforms to deliver engaging instruction while maintaining a supportive, patient learning environment.

Key Responsibilities: Deliver tutoring instruction using Khan Academy, Moby Max, and iReady software platforms; supervise and manage student groups as an authority figure; maintain detailed records of student attendance and academic performance.
Skills & Tools: Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to multitask and show initiative, patience and enthusiasm working with children, professionalism when interacting with diverse personnel and the public, and ability to manage student behavior effectively.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (preference for at least two years of higher education); minimum one year of experience in youth camp, early childhood education, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, or youth activity leadership; must be at least 20 years old and fluent in written and spoken English.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Compensation: $30 / hourly

Job Description

Proximity Learning is Looking for Academic Tutors 

 

For this position, we are seeking individuals that are loving, enthusiastic, reliable, respectful, and patient while working with children. 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 in a professional manner, are required.

What You Will Be Doing:

Tutoring Elementary & HS level students

Teaching math, grammar, and reading using Khan Academy, Moby Max and iReady software.  Training is available 

Supervising students as an authority figure or “managing” student groups

Record-keeping and documentation of students' attendance and academic performance.

 

Basic requirements:

COVID-19 vaccination

  • A driver’s license with reliable transportation
  • 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 TA
  • coach or mentor.
  • Camp counselor or youth activity leader

 

Starting pay range: $30/hr. (part time and full time roles available)

 

A candidate’s hiring is contingent upon the successful completion and passing of a national criminal background check (as required by school districts and departments of education) that may include the following: fingerprinting, employment verification, and verification of education. Additionally, selected candidates must comply with all required CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19 safety measures.