English and Reading Tutor

Workstream; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible part-time hours

Supportive staff

Fun work environment

Job summary

Sylvan Learning Center in Bakersfield, CA is seeking fun, dedicated teachers to deliver reading instruction to small groups (up to 3 students) after school and in the summer. You’ll use pre-planned lessons and help students build grammar, comprehension and writing skills.

The role is part-time, with flexible scheduling around your availability, and offers paid training, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Teaching Credential recommended (required for some subjects)
• You must enjoy teaching, working, and inspiring students. (We want you to be happy here!)
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead instruction in small groups (max 3 students).
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and engage students to build reading, grammar, comprehension and writing skills.
• Maintain flexible scheduling with 2–5 days per week, including after-school, summer and some Saturday mornings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

English and Reading Teachers Wanted for Fun After-School and Summer Tutoring! Sylvan Learning Center is looking for fun, dedicated teachers to help and inspire students. We are currently looking for teachers who are able to teach reading at a 6-12 grade level, with a preferred focus on grammar, upper level comprehension and composition.

Sylvan creates individualized learning plans for students of all abilities. Working with groups of only three students, you will be responsible for leading instruction and motivating students to be successful. There is no lesson plan to create, no homework to grade, no parent-conferencing, and scheduling is flexible. Enjoy all of the benefits of teaching, without any of the downsides!

What you should know:

• 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
• We are open for instruction weekday afternoons, weekday mornings in the summer and Saturday mornings.
• This is NOT a remote position

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Teaching Credential recommended (required for some subjects)
• You must enjoy teaching, working, and inspiring students. (We want you to be happy here!)
• Being punctual is extremely important. You must be local and have reliable transportation.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• 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 students 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 over 45 years, we’ve helped millions of students achieve new levels of academic success.