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SalaryExcellent supplemental income opportunity for Reading Specialists, certified educators who specialize in math, special education teachers, and any other effective, professional teacher! Work flexible hours, close to home or work, and make a significant difference in children's academic success by tutoring learners on a one-to-one basis. You make your own schedule and decide when you work and who you work with!
Chicago Home Tutor places professional educators for in-home, one-to-one tutoring services. (May also meet 1:1 with students at school/library.)
We are looking for tutors who have availability in Chicago-Downtown, Near Northside, Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Lake View, Uptown, Edgewater, Roger's Park, Evanston, Skokie, Jefferson Park, Lincolnwood, Forest Glen, and Edison Park. We also need tutors in the South Loop, Hyde Park, and Beverly areas.
Especially encouraged to apply:
- Tutors with specific intervention training experience such as Touch Math, Executive Functioning training, Orton-Gillingham, and/or Wilson.
- All certified teachers who are eager to work with students 1:1 in their homes/schools/libraries
- Special education teachers (LBS1 certified) who want a flexible, part-time schedule with students during the school day in either home or school settings. This can be a great fit for retired special educators.
- Educators who have experience supporting students with executive functioning needs (organization, time management, task completion, etc.)
- Special education teachers who teach high school level math and science
- School psychologists
Job Requirements:
- Develop and deliver evidence-driven academic instruction for students (PreK-12).
- Conduct assessments of current student skills to determine academic needs (using interviews, record reviews, curriculum-based assessments, etc.).
- Develop and deliver evidence-driven social-emotional support if needed (behavior plans, social stories, on/off task monitoring, etc.).
- Monitor student progress and communicate progress to clients and parents (and school if requested by parents).
- Coordinate tutoring schedules with students/parents/schools.
Essential Qualities:
- Passion for learning, reliability/timeliness, patience, able to build good relationships with students, parents, teachers, schools and clients.
Submit a cover letter and resume. Please specify which areas of Chicago and/or suburbs (with zip codes) you would be willing to travel and any training and expertise relevant to the position.
When surveyed, 100 percent of our tutors would recommend tutoring with us to a friend and the average satisfaction with the job was 95/100!
The Chicago Home Tutor provides a supportive, flexible, and collaborative working environment. Here’s what some of our tutors have to say:
"Working for Chicago Home Tutor for the last three years has been an amazing experience! As a school psychologist/parent who currently stays home with kids, it has been perfect to be able to supplement our family income with both daytime work and work during after school hours. Laura, the founder, is so flexible and accommodating, and I only take on cases that are the right fit for me and my schedule. It’s also been beneficial to keep my skills up-to-date. I’m so grateful to have found this company!"- Claire R.
“Working for CHT has been great. The owner Laura, and everyone else at CHT, is very helpful and supportive. The students/families I work with are very rewarding and engaging. CHT offers tremendous flexibility with opportunities all throughout the day, throughout the city and suburbs. It’s the most fun I’ve had teaching—I highly recommend you give it a try!”- Mike K.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Special Education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Professional Educator License (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
