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‑TimeRemote 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.### WhyThis Role Exists NowThe 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 - BaseSalary: $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. SubmitYour 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