After-School Reading Tutor (K-6) — Flexible Hours

Sylvan Learning Center; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Paid training

Professional development

Friendly staff

Job summary

Sylvan Learning Center is seeking Beginning Reading Teachers for after-school tutoring in New Bern, NC. You will lead small groups of up to three students in pre-planned lessons focused on reading and phonics for K-6 learners.

This role offers flexible part-time hours, paid training, and supportive staff. Teaching credentials are preferred, with 1–2 years of experience recommended; remote work is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching reading to elementary students preferred.
• Ability to implement pre-planned lessons effectively.
• Comfort teaching small groups (≤3 students).

Responsibilities

• Lead instruction for small groups of up to three students.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and motivate students to succeed.
• Create a positive, engaging classroom environment.

Skills

Reading instruction

K-6 teaching

Phonics development

Group work

Education

Teaching credential

Tools

Tablet computers

Job description

Beginning Reading Teachers Wanted for Fun After-School Tutoring!

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

Sylvan creates individualized learning plans for students of all abilities. Working with well-behaved groups of only three students, our reading tutors are responsible for leading instruction and motivating our students to be successful. 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!

What you should know:

• If you enjoy working with and inspiring students, this is the job for you. (We want you to be happy here!)
• You will use pre-planned lessons. They are straightforward, easy to manage, and fun to teach
• Teach students in a small group setting. There will be no more than 3 students per teacher
• Most teachers choose to work 2-5 days/week
• This is NOT a remote position

Job Requirements:

• Teaching Credential recommended (required for some subjects)
• Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred
• You must enjoy teaching, working, and inspiring students. (We want you to be happy here!)
• Ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of general office equipment such as copiers, printers, and office phones
• Knowledge of tablet computers preferred

Benefits:

• 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

• Fun, enjoyable, and relaxing work environment with lots of support from fellow teachers and staff

• Happy, understanding, and caring management. You will love working here!

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.