Language Arts Tutor — Personalize Reading Progress

Sylvan-Learning-Center; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sylvan Learning Center seeks a dedicated Sylvan Teacher to create positive learning experiences for students using Sylvan program materials. The teacher prepares, engages, and tailors instruction to each learner while evaluating progress and coordinating with Center staff.

You will maintain student progress records, use tokens to motivate achievement, and participate in ongoing training and certification for Sylvan programs, ensuring safe and supportive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Four year degree or equivalent required.
• State or provincial teaching credentials (current or expired).
• Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of phonics and reading comprehension preferred for reading teachers.
• Four year degree required in math when teaching math programs.
• Knowledge of general office equipment and tablets.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for each instructional session and gathers materials.
• Greet students and initiate instruction to engage each student.
• Instructs students according to Sylvan program design.
• Manages sessions to create balanced instructional time.
• Evaluates and records progress on each student’s assignment.
• Uses praise and encouragement to engage and inspire learning.
• Motivates students with Sylvan tokens for achievements.
• Records and tracks tokens earned by students.
• Concludes each instructional session and completes learning logs; supports safety procedures.
• Communicates student needs to Center staff.
• Attends staff meetings and ongoing training.
• Completes certification training on each Sylvan program.

Skills

Engage and motivate students

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking and flexibility

Problem solving and customer service

Team player

Education

Four year degree or equivalent

Teaching credentials (state or provincial)

1–2 years teaching experience

Phonics and reading comprehension knowledge

Tools

Office equipment knowledge

Tablet computers

Job description

The Sylvan Learning Center seeks a dedicated Sylvan Teacher to create positive learning experiences for students using Sylvan program materials. The teacher prepares, engages, and tailors instruction to each learner while evaluating progress and coordinating with Center staff.

You will maintain student progress records, use tokens to motivate achievement, and participate in ongoing training and certification for Sylvan programs, ensuring safe and supportive learning environments.