Academic Tutoring Specialist

Boys and Girls Clubs of The Northwest Suburbs • Carpentersville, IL

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This role is built for educators, tutors, and academic coaches who want to make a direct, lasting difference in young people's lives — one student at a time. As an Academic Specialist, you'll bring your instructional expertise into a dynamic after-school environment where relationships drive results. You'll work closely with middle and high school youth members, providing individualized tutoring, academic coaching, and the kind of personalized support that transforms struggling students into confident, capable learners.

Requirements

• Experience in teaching, tutoring, academic coaching, or a related educational role
• Strong content knowledge across core academic subjects and the ability to explain concepts clearly to diverse learners
• Skill in differentiated instruction and meeting students where they are
• Patience, empathy, and a natural ability to motivate and encourage young people
• Excellent organization, planning, and self-management skills
• A collaborative, coachable, team-first mindset
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on homework help and tutoring across core subject areas — math, reading, writing, science, and social studies — while building the kind of trust that makes real learning possible.
• Continuously assess each member's progress, adapt strategies to meet individual needs, and deliver feedback that builds both skill and confidence.
• Plan and facilitate daily academic enrichment sessions with clear objectives, differentiated instructional methods, and targeted skill-building activities.
• Develop plans that connect academics to life skills and employability — helping students see the bigger picture of why school matters.
• Coach members on study strategies, organization, time management, and goal-setting.
• Guide students through post-secondary planning, resume development, scholarship research, and career exploration — serving as a true mentor and advocate for their futures.
• Recognize and celebrate academic achievements, effort, and progress — reinforcing a growth mindset and building the kind of resilience that carries students through challenges in school and in life.
• Connect with teachers, parents, and school staff to coordinate support and ensure every member is set up for success inside and outside the Club.
• Oversee special programs including academic competitions, college visits, career readiness workshops, and community service activities.
• Participate in broader Impact Center programming and events as needed.
• Record daily attendance for tutoring participants.
• Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming Impact Center environment.
• Periodically drive the Impact Center van (as needed).
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed