ACT Prep Instructor

Summary of Position :

After School Matters is seeking

a dynamic and knowledgeable ACT Prep Instructor to deliver high-quality standardized test preparation and college readiness curriculum to high school students. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping students reach their college admissions goals. The instructor will be responsible for teaching core test subjects (Math, Reading, Writing / English, and optional Science), developing lesson plans, tracking student progress, and creating a positive learning environment.

Successful applicants would be individuals who currently work with teens or young people in some capacity, that would like to expand their experience in an out of school time program and have a strong desire to provide support to teens around the college application process.

Program Session and Schedule :

The schedule for the program sessions are as follows :

Fall :

September 22

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December 13

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, 10 weeks, three days per week, 1-1.5 hour long session length. Additional hours are allotted for planning, professional development and meetings.

College Field Trip Dates :

September 26

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time TBD

October 27

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, time TBD

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

Deliver engaging and effective instruction in ACT and / or SAT content areas, including test-taking strategies.

Prepare and present lessons using provided curriculum materials or self-developed content aligned with current test formats.

Assess student progress through practice tests, quizzes, and diagnostic exams.

Offer personalized feedback and support to help students improve their scores.

Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.

Communicate with students regarding goals, progress, and areas for improvement.

Stay updated with changes to the ACT and SAT formats, scoring, and content.

Participate in training sessions, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities as needed.

Present provided college readiness curriculum, and attend 2+ college field trip visits during the program session

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise teens at an average of 15 : 1, instructor : teen ratio

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Creative problem solving-skills

Customer service skills; ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders (teen participants, parents, ASM programs staff, vendors, etc.)

Cultural competence

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, English, Mathematics, or related field.

Experience teaching or tutoring high school students in a classroom or one-on-one setting.

Prior experience with ACT / SAT instruction in a test prep or academic setting.

Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner.

Passion to improve the minds and lives of teens

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Compensation :

$20-27 salary / per hour, depending on applicable experience and education

Organizational Summary :

After School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that annually offers after-school and summer programs to nearly 19,000 Chicago high school teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills that will set them up for success in college and beyond.

Thirty years later, now known as After School Matters, our program has engaged more than 350,000 Chicago teens and is the nation's largest and most successful provider of after-school and summer programs for high school teens. No other organization offers programs to high school students at the scale and quality that we do.

We offer paid apprenticeships led by professionals in the fields of arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Our nationally respected youth development model has been replicated in cities across the country and earned us the City Livability Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Programs take place at community locations throughout the city, including three ASM buildings : downtown at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, the Michael and Karyn Lutz Center in Belmont Cragin, and the Pullman community at Gately Park. Currently, After School Matters' annual operating budget is approximately $35M and employs approximately 500 staff across the organization. For more information, visit www.afterschoolmatters.org.

EEO :

After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.

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