Elementary Tutor

Huntington Learning Center; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Curriculum provided

Individualized instruction

Meaningful work

Flexible part-time schedule

Job summary

Huntington Learning Center is seeking caring, enthusiastic Elementary Tutors to help K–5 students build strong academic skills, confidence, and motivation. You will work one-on-one or with small groups, using Huntington's curriculum and student programs.

Enjoy the best parts of teaching without bringing work home. No lesson plans to create, no grading, and no work to take home—just focus on teaching and helping each student grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Teaching, tutoring, or other experience working with children preferred.
• Teaching certification/license is a plus, but not required.
• Patient, encouraging, dependable, and professional.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine desire to help children succeed.

Responsibilities

• Teach elementary students in reading, phonics, writing, and math.
• Provide individualized support based on each student's needs.
• Build students' academic skills, confidence, and motivation.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Dependable

Professionalism

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Teach. Encourage. Make a difference.

Huntington Learning Center has been helping students succeed for nearly 50 years. We're looking for caring, enthusiastic Elementary Tutors to help students in grades K–5 build strong academic skills, confidence, and motivation.

Enjoy the best parts of teaching without taking work home. You'll work one-on-one or across 2–4 students, using Huntington's proven curriculum and individualized student programs. No lesson plans to create, no homework to grade, and no work to take home—just the opportunity to focus on teaching and helping each student grow.

What You'll Do:

• Teach elementary students in reading, phonics, writing, and math.
• Provide individualized support based on each student's needs.
• Build students' academic skills, confidence, and motivation.

Why You'll Like This Role:

• Paid training: We'll teach you our methods and provide the tools you need to be successful.
• Curriculum provided: No lesson planning or curriculum development required.
• Individualized instruction: Get to know your students and see their progress.
• Meaningful work: Help children become more capable and confident learners.
• Flexible part-time schedule: Weekday afternoon/evening and Saturday hours.

Flexible Schedule - hours available between:

• Monday–Thursday: 2:00–8:30 PM.
• Saturday: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Teaching, tutoring, or other experience working with children preferred.
• Teaching certification/license is a plus, but not required.
• Patient, encouraging, dependable, and professional.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine desire to help children succeed.

We'd love to hear from teachers, paraprofessionals, education graduates, tutors, retired educators, and other professionals who enjoy working with students.

Join Huntington:

If you're looking for meaningful part-time work where you can teach without the paperwork, planning, and grading that often come with classroom teaching, Huntington may be a great fit. Come help students discover what they're capable of.