In-person Test Prep Tutor
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Job Location:
Addison, TX - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 30 - 32
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Applerouth is seeking to hire several in-home one-on-one test prep tutors to serve the Chicago metro area particularly in the western suburbs and Arlington Heights. We provide non-taxed travel! Applicants must be willingto tutor all sections of both the SAT and ACT - this after comprehensive paid training of course; however a baseline knowledge of high school ELA & math content is needed.
Job Summary
Applerouth Education is a group of passionate educators who believe that students are more than a score. Were looking for driven empathetic tutors to join our team and support students through customized one-on-one instruction for the SAT ACT and academic subjects. Our tutors enjoy autonomy consistent support and ongoing paid training. This flexible part-time role is ideal for those who want to make a meaningful impact while maintaining control over their schedule.
Whether youre a seasoned tutor or new to education we provide all the tools you need to succeed including industry-leading materials coaching and access to our supportive team. If youre excited by the goal of building better learners for life wed love to meet you.
As a Guidewell Education brand were guided by a mission to deliver transformational educational experiences that support students as whole people. The core values that shape this mission and our work together as colleagues are: student-centered empathetic expert practitioners and growth-oriented. These principles show up in every coaching relationship we build and every decision we make. You can read more about how our team lives these values at Priority Hiring Areas: We are specifically looking for tutors residing in or willing to commute to:
Western Suburbs:Naperville Elmhurst Downers Grove Hinsdale La Grange and surrounding areas.
North Suburbs: Deerfield Northbrook Highland Park Lake Forest and Libertyville.
Northwest Suburbs: Arlington Heights Mount Prospect and Barrington.
South Chicago/City: Candidates living in Chicago proper must be willing to travel to the South Side (Hyde Park Woodlawn Mt. Greenwood).
Requirements
- Strong academic background and content mastery in tutoring subjects.
- Passing score on our short pre-interview SAT/ACT content quiz.
- Reliable internet connection (for online trainings/meetings/sessions) and reliable transportation (for in-person sessions. Expect 30-45 minutes of travel on average to a students home).
- Availability to tutor during after-school hours and weekends.
- At least one year of college completed.
- Passion for helping students succeed and confidence in your ability to mentor others.
- Willingness to complete Applerouths paid training program and participate in mock testing.
- A Long-Term Mindset: We look for a minimum one-year commitment to ensure consistency for our students.
- The Ramp-Up Reality: New tutors should expect a significant time investment in prep work for their first 24 students. While we provide the materials mastering the Applerouth Method takes time. We want candidates who view this as a professional craft not just a quick side-hustle. We do provide training pay and additional services rendered pay for prep for sessions that exceed what is expected.
Benefits
- wage: $30-35/hr
- non-taxed travel compensation - IRS rate.
- frequent hourly bonus opportunities
- annual reviews with raise opportunities
- paid training
- self-determined schedule
- request bonus for student work
- access to new job openings across Guidewell Education before the general public
- referral program
What to expect in the hiring process:
- Resume screening by Talent Team (reviewing for professionalism clear communication skills and purposeful involvement that indicates mentorship potential).
- SAT/ACT content quiz (10-25 minutes used to verify satisfactory initial content knowledge).
- Informational Interview with a Talent Team member (30 minutes focused on core values alignment availability and expectations).
- Roleplay Tutoring Interview with a Tutor Manager (30 minutes designed to assess instructional effectiveness teaching style and student interaction).
Diversity and Inclusion:
We believe that diversity and inclusion enrich education and drive success. We are committed to ensuring that all people who interact with Applerouth--parents students staff contractors partners vendors--are respected and valued holistically. We are committed to attracting and retaining students and staff from diverse cultures backgrounds and experiences because we believe that diversity fuels innovation and education to new heights.
The Legal Stuff:
Applicants will be considered for the position on the basis of their qualifications and ability to perform the job for which they are applying. Applerouth does not discriminate on the basis of race color genetics religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin disability age or status as a special disabled or other veteran covered by the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 as amended.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Food Service
- Kitchen Experience
- Hospitality Experience
- Guest Relations Experience
- Cooking
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
About Company
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