** Remote Academic Tutor jobs – Full‑Time Remote Teaching Specialist in Chicago, Illinois – Experienced Education Specialist for K‑12 & College Math, Science & Writing – $45‑$60 k yr • Flexible Schedule • Collaborative Learning Platform Team

**TITLE:** Remote Academic Tutor jobs – Full‑Time Remote Teaching Specialist in Chicago, Illinois – Experienced Education Specialist for K‑12 & College Math, Science & Writing – $45‑$60 k yr • Flexible Schedule • Collaborative Learning Platform Team --- ### About the Team At **BrightPath Learning**, we’re a tight‑knit crew of 24 educators, curriculum designers, and tech‑support staff spread across the United States. Our flagship product, **PathwayPrep**, is a subscription‑based tutoring platform that blends live video sessions with AI‑enhanced practice problems. Over the past 18 months we’ve grown our active student base from 5,000 to 13,800, a 176 % increase, and we’re on track to hit 20 k by the end of next year. We’ve deliberately built a **remote‑first** culture; every team member works from wherever they feel most focused. Our main hub is a virtual “learning commons” that runs 9 am–5 pm Pacific, but the real magic happens when tutors log in from coffee shops in Chicago, Illinois or from a home office in the outer suburbs. The role you’re reading about exists because we just launched a new **STEM‑Accelerate** track that will add 2,300 high‑school students in the next quarter, and we need tutors who can hit the ground running while we keep our SLA of 95 % session‑completion within the booked time slot. ### Why This Role Exists Now The pandemic turned remote education from an experiment into a mainstay. Since 2020 we’ve seen a steady uptick in families seeking supplemental instruction that’s **personalized, affordable, and accessible anytime**. Our data team tells us that the demand for one‑on‑one tutoring in Chicago, Illinois spikes in January (post‑holidays) and again in May (college‑application season). We’ve just secured a three‑year partnership with the **Chicago Unified School District**, which will fund 1,200 tutoring slots for under‑served middle‑schoolers in Illinois. That partnership brings a concrete need for tutors who can: 1. Deliver curriculum‑aligned sessions that match state standards. 2. Provide real‑time feedback that helps students close specific gaps. 3. Work in a **flexible‑hour** model that respects both the tutor’s life and the student’s after‑school schedule. If you love watching a student’s confidence shift after a breakthrough moment, this is the place to make that happen—and to be counted on for measurable outcomes. ### What You’ll Do – Day‑to‑Day | Time Block | Core Activities | |------------|-----------------| | **Pre‑session (15‑30 min)** | Review the student’s profile in **Canvas**, glance at past session notes in **Google Docs**, and set up a custom **Kahoot!** or **Quizizz** warm‑up. | | **Live tutoring (45‑60 min)** | Connect via **Zoom** (or **Microsoft Teams** if the student prefers) and guide the learner through the lesson plan. Use a digital whiteboard (e.g., **Miro**) to sketch equations, annotate text, or diagram scientific concepts. | | **Post‑session (10‑15 min)** | Fill out a rubric in **TurnTurn** (our internal assessment tool) that records mastery percentage, notes any misconceptions, and assigns a short practice set in **Khan Academy** or **Quizlet**. | | **Weekly sync (1 hr)** | Join the tutor huddle on **Slack** where we share success stories, troubleshoot tech glitches, and discuss curriculum tweaks based on real‑world student data. | | **Professional development (as needed)** | Attend optional webinars on **Google Classroom** best practices, or dive into **Excel** dashboards to see how your cohort’s average scores compare to district benchmarks. | In a typical week you’ll run 8–12 sessions, each with a different student. You’ll also mentor junior tutors once a month, offering a quick 20‑minute “coaching corner” via **Google Meet**. ### Who We’re Looking For | Attribute | What It Looks Like in Practice | |-----------|--------------------------------| | **Subject Mastery** | A Bachelor’s (or higher) in Education, Mathematics, Science, English, or a related field, plus at least two years of tutoring or classroom experience. | | **Pedagogical Flexibility** | Ability to switch from a Socratic inquiry style for a 10th‑grade physics student to a step‑by‑step scaffold for a 7th‑grade reading learner, all within the same shift. | | **Tech‑Comfort** | Regular use of video‑conference tools (Zoom, Teams), cloud document suites (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365), and LMS platforms (Canvas, Moodle). Bonus if you’ve navigated **Brightspace** or **Schoology** before. | | **Data‑Driven Attitude** | Comfortable interpreting a student’s progress chart in **PowerBI** or **Excel**, and translating that into actionable feedback. | | **Empathy & Patience** | You can sit with a learner who’s stuck on a problem for ten minutes without frustration, and you celebrate the smallest victories as loudly as the big ones. | | **Reliability** | Maintain a 98 % attendance rate for scheduled sessions, respecting the SLA we promised families in Chicago, Illinois. | | **Communication Skills** | Speak clearly enough for a 12‑year‑old to follow, and write concise session notes that other tutors can pick up on. | > **“I still remember the first time a sophomore showed me a doodle of a planet they drew while we were solving a chemistry equation. That moment made me realize tutoring isn’t just about answers; it’s about sparking curiosity.”** – *Jenna L., Senior Tutor, BrightPath Learning* ### Tools & Technologies We Use You’ll be expected to be proficient—or become proficient quickly—in at least eight of the following: 1. **Zoom** (primary live‑session platform) 2. **Microsoft Teams** (secondary video option) 3. **Google Workspace** (Docs, Slides, Sheets) 4. **Canvas LMS** (student progress tracking) 5. **Miro** (online whiteboard) 6. **Khan Academy** (practice exercises) 7. **Quizizz / Kahoot!** (interactive quizzes) 8. **TurnTurn** (internal assessment and KPI reporting) 9. **Slack** (team communication) 10. **PowerBI** (data visualization) 11. **Excel** (advanced formulas for score analysis) 12. **Google Classroom** (assignment management) Our IT team runs a **VPN** and **Okta SSO** for secure logins, so you’ll also get a quick onboarding on those security essentials. ### Metrics That Matter - **Session Completion SLA:** 95 % of booked sessions must be delivered on time. - **Student Mastery Improvement:** Average post‑session mastery score should increase by at least 12 % across a 4‑week period. - **Retention Rate:** Aim for a 78 % month‑over‑month student‑return rate for tutors you work with. - **Tutor Attendance:** Personal attendance must stay above 98 %—we track this in **PowerBI** dashboards shared monthly. You’ll receive a personal performance report every quarter, highlighting where you’re exceeding or falling short of these targets. The first month we’ll pair you with a **Mentor Tutor** who will walk you through the data and help you set realistic improvement goals. ### Compensation & Benefits - **Base Salary:** $45,000 – $60,000 annual, pro‑rated for part‑time arrangements. - **Hourly Bonus:** Up to $5 per session for meeting or surpassing the mastery‑improvement metric. - **Flexible Scheduling:** Choose 4–6 hour blocks that align with school days in Chicago, Illinois; we accommodate early‑morning or evening slots. - **Professional Development Stipend:** $500 per year for conferences, courses, or certifications (e.g., TESOL, Google Certified Educator). - **Tech Allowance:** $150 per quarter toward high‑speed internet or ergonomic peripherals. - **Health & Wellness:** Access to tele‑health partners and a mental‑health app subscription. - **Paid Time Off:** 10 days of PTO accrued annually, plus two “Family Days” around school holidays. We also host a quarterly **Virtual Coffee Hour** where all tutors can share a non‑work story—like the time a student taught us a new TikTok dance during a break. It’s a reminder that we’re a community, not a checklist. ### Why You’ll Love Working With Us - **Impact‑First:** Your work directly contributes to closing achievement gaps for students in Chicago, Illinois and beyond. - **Growth Path:** After six months you can apply to become a **Curriculum Lead** or **Tutor Coach**, overseeing content creation and peer development. - **Transparent Culture:** All decisions—from pay scales to feature roll‑outs—are posted in our **Notion** knowledge base, so you always know the “why.” - **Remote‑Friendly Rhythm:** No commuting, no mandatory office days. We provide a welcome kit with a headset, webcam, and a branded notebook—delivered to your doorstep in Chicago, Illinois. ### Application Process 1. **Submit Your Resume** (PDF) and a **One‑Page Teaching Philosophy** that answers: *How do you adapt instruction for diverse learners?* 2. **Complete a 15‑Minute Screening Quiz** on **Google Forms** (covers basic math, writing, and a scenario‑based question). 3. **Schedule a 30‑Minute Live Interview** via **Zoom** with our Hiring Manager, Maya Patel. 4. **Demo Session:** You’ll teach a 20‑minute mock lesson to a volunteer student (we’ll provide the curriculum). 5. **Decision:** Within 7 days of the demo, you’ll receive an offer letter if you meet our criteria. We value **authenticity** above polished résumés—if you’ve ever tutored a sibling, run a study group, or helped a neighbor prepare for the SAT, let us know. Numbers matter, but stories matter more. ### Final Thought At BrightPath Learning, we don’t just fill a schedule; we nurture curiosity and confidence in the next generation. If you’re a **teaching specialist** who believes that a well‑asked question can change a student’s trajectory, we’d love to hear from you. Join us from Chicago, Illinois or anywhere you call home, and help shape the future—one session at a time. *Ready to make an impact?* Click **Apply** and start the conversation today. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job