Are you passionate about education? Would you like to be part of an amazing team of rock star tutors ? If you answered yes, then we can’t wait to meet you.

The Critical Thinking Child (CTC) is an educational consulting and tutoring firm for schools, parents and community organizations in need of academic support services for kids.

We are seeking committed part-time academic coaches to work in-person at schools in the Chicago area.

This exciting job opportunity for high-energy individuals! We're looking for college students, PhD candidates in math and English, former Teach for America tutors, TAs, high school graduates, students preparing for the MCATS and LSATs, and aspiring counselors and social workers. If you're passionate and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Job Description

Academic Coach/tutor Role/1099/Hourly
Subjects: K8 elementary reading, grammar and math
Serving 2 school/Center sites in-person (Chicago's Southside neighborhoods)
Car/transportation required.
Able to commit to work dates during school year
Approximately 15-20 hours per week
Morning hours 8:30 - 12pm (Morgan Park Neighborhood)
Afterschool hours 2:30pm to 5:30 (Bronzeville/South Loop Neighborhood)
Weekends - flexible
Note - This is NOT work study this is a job!

For this position, we are seeking individuals that are loving, enthusiastic, reliable, respectful, and patient while working with children. Candidates must be able to follow directions and able to multitask and show initiative. Excellent class room management skills is a must. Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional manner, are required.

What You Will Be Doing

Tutoring and test prep for elementary school students
Teaching math, grammar, and reading using curated academic materials
Utilizing Edtech games and apps to support student learning.
Supervising students as an authority figure or “managing” student groups
Supporting our partner schools and classroom teachers
Record-keeping and documentation of students' attendance and academic performance.

Mandatory requirement:

Punctuality and attendance is essential in this job. You must be prompt, attend all appointments on time and submit your assignments by the deadline.

Additional requirements:

A high school diploma or equivalent (preference for candidates with at least two years of study at an institution of higher education). Bachelor’s degree in relevant content area etc. is preferred
At least two 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)
Experience teaching, specifically elementary students , is highly preferred.
A driver’s license with reliable transportation
be at least 22 years of age.
Fluency in written and spoken English (Spanish is a plus)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and instruct at an average of 15:1 (student: instructor ratio)

Physical Demands:

Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time for programs that take place outside of a conventional classroom space.
Must be able to lift and carry 50lbs.

Note - The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Starting pay range: $20-$22 per hour.

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 and certification (if applicable). Additionally, selected candidates must comply with all required CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19 safety measures.

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