Overview:

University Instructors (UI) is seeking dynamic face-to-face middle school math teachers and tutors with a passion for supporting middle school students. In this role, you’ll work in schools to directly help students overcome learning challenges in math. This position is Part-time, 4 HRS/Day; 4 Days/Week.

University Instructors partners with schools to provide students with purposeful learning experiences led by inspirational educators. If you are committed to having a meaningful impact through instructing students in both one on one and small group settings to enhance student achievement, please apply and a member of our recruiting team will reach out to you with more details.

Roles and Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• Have familiarity with a variety of learning platforms including Illustrative Math, course content, structure, and style within middle school math.
• Communicate and engage with students in a friendly and professional manner.
• Review relevant course information and/or content with students.
• Can respond to student questions in a positive, and supportive manner, and providing detailed explanations so that the student can grasp key course concepts.
• Assist students with test and quiz preparation by reviewing key course concepts.
• Bridge communications between students and teachers regarding specific course content.
• Communicate with UI program management on specific questions regarding relevant course content.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Adherence to professional teaching obligations and maintain subject matter expertise in the specific subject area(s) that you are assisting students in.
• Maintain an understanding of instructional pedagogies and methodologies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Sound attention to detail.
• Ability to work across multiple subject areas.
• Strong ability to work both independently with little supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

As a successful applicant, you must have a passion for helping students succeed. Additionally, you will need to have the following:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree
• Be local to the area
• Two years experience teaching or tutoring middle school math
• Familiarity with Illustrative Math preferred

EEO Statement

University Instructors, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 per week

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Grade school specialties:

• Math
• Middle school

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• middle school math tutoring/teaching: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Calumet City, IL (Required)

Work Location: In person