K-12 Writing Tutor — Build Confident Writers

Sylvan Learning Center; Union (CA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Paid training

Curriculum provided

Positive environment

Equal opportunity employer

Résumé du poste

Sylvan Learning is seeking a knowledgeable and encouraging Writing Tutor to help students become stronger, more confident writers. In this role, you will work with K–12 students in a positive, structured environment using Sylvan’s curriculum, technology, and materials.

You will support grammar, sentence development, paragraph organization, essay writing, revision, and written communication, and assist with school writing assignments, homework, research projects, and test preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred, not required).
• Teaching credential (preferred, not required).
• Accepting current enrolled college students.
• One to two years of teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience (preferred).
• Experience teaching phonics, fluency, vocabulary, or reading comprehension (preferred).

Responsabilités

• Provide study-skills and homework support individually and in groups of up to four students.
• Teach organization, time-management, note-taking, and test-preparation strategies.
• Help students plan assignments, projects, and study schedules.
• Support students with completing and understanding homework.
• Follow Sylvan’s instructional methods, curriculum, and preplanned lessons.
• Help students set realistic academic goals and monitor their progress.
• Encourage responsibility, independence, and academic confidence.
• Adapt strategies to each student’s age, learning needs, and school responsibilities.
• Document student progress and complete instructional notes.
• Use tablets and other instructional technology as required.
• Maintain a structured, professional, and encouraging environment.
• Complete all required Sylvan training.

Connaissances

Study skills

Group instruction

Note-taking

Test preparation

Formation

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Teaching credential (preferred)

Enrolled college students allowed

Teaching experience (1–2 yrs)

Outils

Tablets

Description du poste

Sylvan Learning is seeking a knowledgeable and encouraging Writing Tutor to help students become stronger, more confident writers.

Our instructors work with K–12 students in a positive, structured learning environment using Sylvan’s established curriculum, technology, and instructional materials. The Writing Tutor/Teacher will support students with grammar, sentence development, paragraph organization, essay writing, revision, editing, and written communication.

Instructors may also assist students with school writing assignments, homework, research projects, and test preparation.

Required Availability

Applicants must be available during the following instructional hours:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Friday: 3:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Actual scheduled shifts and weekly hours may vary based on enrollment, staffing needs, and student schedules.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide study-skills and homework support individually and in groups of up to four students.
• Teach organization, time-management, note-taking, and test-preparation strategies.
• Help students plan assignments, projects, and study schedules.
• Support students with completing and understanding homework.
• Follow Sylvan’s instructional methods, curriculum, and preplanned lessons.
• Help students set realistic academic goals and monitor their progress.
• Encourage responsibility, independence, and academic confidence.
• Adapt strategies to each student’s age, learning needs, and school responsibilities.
• Document student progress and complete instructional notes.
• Use tablets and other instructional technology as required.
• Maintain a structured, professional, and encouraging environment.
• Complete all required Sylvan training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred, not required)
• Teaching credential ((preferred, not required)
• Accepting current enrolled college students
• One to two years of teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience (preferred, not required)
• Experience teaching phonics, fluency, vocabulary, or reading comprehension (preferred, not required)
• Experience supporting students with different academic needs and learning styles (preferred, not required)

Why Join Sylvan Learning?

• Competitive pay of $20–$22 per hour.
• Paid training and professional-development opportunities, when applicable.
• Established curriculum and instructional materials are provided.
• No outside lesson planning or additional work to take home.
• Positive and supportive working environment.
• Meaningful opportunities to help students become stronger, more confident readers.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination based on any status protected by federal, state, or local law.