Elementary Reading Tutor

Beginning Reading Tutor Wanted for After-School and Summer Tutoring!

Sylvan Learning Center is looking for fun, dedicated beginning reading tutors to help and inspire students. We are currently looking for teachers who are able to teach reading at a PK-6 level, with a preferred focus on PK-2 phonics development.

Sylvan creates individualized learning plans for students based upon their needs. There are no lesson plans to create, no homework to grade, no parent-conferencing, and scheduling is flexible. Enjoy all of the benefits of teaching reading and writing, without any of the downsides!

During the school year, we teach students Monday through Thursday from 4-7 and will soon open Saturday mornings from 9-12. We require our teachers to be available two weekdays a week and two Saturdays a month. We have extended teaching opportunities in the summer, where we add morning hours.

Benefits:

• Positive and fun work environment with a flexible schedule
• Paid training and opportunities for professional development
• Flexible part-time work hours. We work around your availability
• Come in, work for a couple of hours, and leave happy with no additional work to take home
• See the results of your work immediately, given our individualized programs
• A great resume builder for new teachers starting their education career
• For teachers who have taken early retirement or time out of the classroom, a great way to network in the education industry, continue to invest in your skills, and re-engage with students.

Responsibilities:

• Develop rapport with students and establish a fun, engaging learning environment
• Deliver an exceptional level of program quality and an outstanding student experience
• Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching and Sylvan
• Inspire and motivate students during instruction through our token system and motivation station
• Evaluate and document student progress
• Communicate student needs to our Education Team

Requirements:

• Ability to make connections with students
• Strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task
• For reading/English tutors: An education/teaching degree is required (or students pursuing an education degree)
• For math tutors: strong proficiency through Algebra 2 (Education degree not required)
• For Test Prep (ACT/SAT)Tutor: a strong ACT/SAT score. Education Degree is not required
• At least 1 year of teaching or tutoring experience preferred

Sylvan Learning Center is the industry leader in providing supplemental education to PK through 12th-grade students.

We provide individualized instruction in reading, writing, math, study skills, ACT/SAT Test Prep, and homework support.

Choosing Sylvan is about getting results and setting your child up for long-term success. At Sylvan, we’re focused on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity and inspiring a love for learning — all of which make a big impact in school and in life. For 40 years, we’ve helped millions of students achieve new levels of academic success.