Elementary School Tutor

Huntington Learning Center; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Huntington Learning Center in West Des Moines, IA, seeks motivated tutors to help K-6 students build confidence and academic skills. After paid training, you will teach one-to-one or small groups using our curriculum in reading, phonics, writing, math and study skills. Flexible, part-time hours include weekdays and Saturdays, with opportunities for professional development.

Join a supportive team and make a measurable difference in students’ educational journeys through personalized instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college required.
• Minimum commitment of 6 hours per week.
• Caring professional committed to helping students.

Responsibilities

• Teach reading, writing, phonics, vocabulary, math, and study skills to K-6 students.
• Work one-to-one or in small groups up to four students.
• Deliver lessons using provided curriculum and track student progress.
• Provide a positive, encouraging learning environment.

Skills

Caring personality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are looking for talented professionals who will help students in grades K-6 achieve self-confidence, motivation, and academic success. Our programs support students in closing the COVID gap, re-engaging in their education, and moving to the front of the class academically. We offer our families programs in reading, phonics, and writing; math and sciences; and study skills. We also support students with ADHD and/or an IEP/504 plan.

After a paid training period to learn our methods, you will spend your time teaching and making a difference in children's lives. We provide the curriculum and develop individualized programs for each student. There are no lesson plans to create or homework assignments to grade, just teaching and helping each child grow!

The Opportunity

• Work with students in a 1 to 1 setting, or across a small group of up to 4 students.
• Focus on reading, writing, phonics, vocabulary, math, and study skills.
• Flexible, part-time hours weekdays and Saturdays.
• Paid training and professional development opportunities.

Teaching Hours

• Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am-7pm
• School Year Hours: Monday - Thursday, 2-8:00 pm; Saturdays 8:00am-2:00pm.

Requirements Include

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college required.
• Minimum commitment of 6 hours per week, with more hours available.
• Must be a caring professional committed to helping students!