Tiger Tutor: Test Prep Instructor

Description Title: Test Prep Instructor Job Status: Part-Time/1099 Contract Pay Rate: $17/hr for paid prep and $24/hr for instruction Description: Looking for part-time work and flexible hours? Tiger Tutor, a social enterprise service run by Chinese Mutual Aid Association, seeks part-time tutors and instructors to prepare students for standardized tests such as the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and CPS’s HSAT and Academic Center Exam.

Tutors plan and conduct academic tutoring sessions with clients. Our tutoring services include private one-on-one sessions, small group tutoring, and individualized consultations. We are a growing social enterprise that prioritizes creative freedom and flexibility, and we offer part-time work with flexible hours.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct private and/or small group tutoring sessions (3-5 students) for elementary, middle, and high school students. Administer pre and post-test assessments and provide regular student updates and progress reports to Tiger Tutor administrative staff. Develop lessons following the Tiger Tutor curricula and source or create supplemental materials for learners to strengthen client academic development.

Regularly and proactively communicate with parents/caregivers and Tiger Tutor administrative staff about scheduling, lessons, services, and student progress. Work in-person or virtually as per client preferences, with the ability to travel to client neighborhood libraries, primarily in the North Side of Chicago. Complete other duties as assigned by supervisors, such as attending team meetings, developing new curricula, or participating in training sessions Requirements Graduated high school with good academic standing and/or excellent ACT/SAT composite scores

• Our tutors are usually current college or post-graduate students Previous teaching or tutoring experience, particularly with middle and high school students Familiarity with ACT/SAT test preparation, tutoring experience, and an understanding of the CPS HSAT and/or CPS Academic Center Exam are preferred Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, is required Ability to travel to client neighborhood libraries, primarily in the North Side of Chicago Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, and supervisors Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve common goals Passionate about Tiger Tutor's mission and the academic success of our learners. If you are passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals, have previous teaching or tutoring experience, and can work a flexible schedule, we encourage you to apply for the position of part-time instructor at Tiger Tutor. About Tiger Tutor Tiger Tutor is a test preparation and tutoring service dedicated to providing individualized and quality instruction to help all learners reach their academic goals. We work closely with students and parents, providing unique study plans for each student based on their specific needs. Tiger Tutor is a program run by Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA), a 501(c)(3) community-based organization with offices in Chicago and Elgin.