Chicagoland Tutoring Positions

When students come to us, it’s at a critical moment in their schooling. Maybe they’re struggling with math, their grades have slipped, or they’re preparing for the ACT. At Nurturing Wisdom, we want to be supportive and come up with a plan to help students overcome obstacles to success. And that’s where YOU come in.

Our tutors love to make a difference in the lives of their students by teaching them new skills, building their confidence, and tracking their progress along the way. We don’t ask you to follow a script, to “sell” parents on tutoring they don’t need, or to teach something you don’t believe in. Instead, we give you access to tools and support so that you can focus on helping your students.

About Us

Since 2005, we’ve matched students with tutors for one-on-one, in-home tutoring throughout Chicagoland. Our customized tutoring for academic subjects, test prep, and executive functioning skills has helped thousands of students of all ages achieve their educational goals. From our tutoring directors to our test graders to our coaches, our team works together to provide the best possible experience for our tutors and families! Read more about what our tutors think about us on Glassdoor.

Tutoring With Us

Through 1:1 tutoring, you can help students become curious, confident, and independent learners!

With Nurturing Wisdom, you’ll...

• be thoughtfully matched with students who will benefit from your skill set
• choose your own schedule and location availability. (sessions take place in students’ homes)
• have access to support and resources to further develop your tutoring skills
• explore potential career opportunities within the company. Several members of our admin team started as tutors!

You must have...

• a completed bachelor's degree
• experience instructing, mentoring, tutoring, or working with students in some capacity
• reliable transportation to travel to your students' homes for in-person tutoring
• dedication to students' growth

You’re interested in tutoring at least one of these subjects...

• Test prep (ACT, SAT, high school entrance tests, etc.)
• Reading and writing
• Math
• Science
• Executive functioning skills

Our application takes about 15 minutes to complete; we personally read and respond to every application!

Nurturing Wisdom prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic conditions or predispositions, or certain military and veteran status.