Youth Program Tutor - Fall

Join CASL as a Youth Program Tutor and Make a Difference

Looking for a role where you can make a difference while gaining meaningful experience? As a Youth Program Tutor at CASL, you’ll help students succeed, collaborate with a supportive team, and contribute to programs that center culture, care, and community.

Your Mission

As a Youth Program Tutor at CASL, you will report to the Youth Program Coordinator and play a pivotal role in supporting students to achieve their educational goals. You'll be responsible for providing academic assistance and guiding hands-on educational activities to enhance subject matter understanding and study habits.

About CASL

Founded in 1978, CASL is the largest and most comprehensive community-based organization in the Midwest, with deep roots in serving Asian Americans and a commitment to welcoming all. With over 45 years of experience, CASL supports individuals and families across four essential areas: health, human services, education, and advocacy. From early learning and senior care to legal assistance, housing support, and citizenship services, CASL helps thousands of Chicago-area residents build healthy, stable, and empowered lives.

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Program Delivery

• Engage students with hands-on educational activities that illustrate specific educational principles.
• Customize guided activities to align with individual learning goals.
• Collaborate with fellow staff to facilitate small group discussions and workshops on relevant educational topics.

Must Haves - To thrive in this role, you should have

• Education & Experience:
• Current college student
• Skills & Knowledge:
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft 365 and online web search
• Strong communication skills with youth and parents

Bonus Points For

• Fluent in spoken and written Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin)
• Familiarity with Salesforce
• College Graduate
• Prior working experience or volunteering with youth
• Experience tutoring math, physics, chemistry, biology, or social studies/history.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, with occasional lifting or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Environment and Scheduling

• Fall/Spring Hours:
• The fall/spring available hours for this onsite part-time position are Monday-Friday 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm with flexibility working around your availability during these times. The team will work around your school schedule each semester and during the summer.
• Occasional field trips or meetings may require work outside the main indoor office environment.
• Please Note: This position can roll into a Youth Tutor position for the Spring and Summer semesters.