Math & Science Homework Support Tutor

Sylvan Learning Center; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training and opportunities for PD

Flexible part-time hours

Supportive work environment

Positive management

Job summary

Sylvan Learning Center in Altoona, IA seeks engaging middle school and high school teachers/tutors to help students in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and various math subjects. Teach in small groups (max 3 students) using pre-built curriculums, motivate students, and adapt to individual needs.

Flexible 2–5 days per week; not remote. AA degree in math-related field preferred, with familiarity in Algebra, Geometry, Calculus and related topics.

Job description

Middle School/Jr High/High School Math & Science Teachers Wanted for Fun After-School Tutoring!

Sylvan Learning Center is looking for fun, dedicated teachers and tutors to help and inspire students. We are currently looking for teachers and tutors who are able to teach Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, and Pre-Calculus. Statistics, Calculus, and other high-school sciences are a plus.

As a Sylvan instructor, you will be tasked with working with students of all ages. While your primary focus will be helping high school students with their math homework, you may occasionally be called upon to work with late-elementary and middle school students with our pre-built curriculums. These are easy-to-teach, pre-planned lessons which involve explaining a topic to a student, and then having the student work independently using what they just learned. You will also play a key role in motivating and connecting with each student, so they feel inspired to learn.

What you should know

• If you enjoy working with and inspiring students, this is the job for you. (We want you to be happy here!)
• Each student will typically ask questions about their classwork or homework for the day. Sometimes they will need help preparing for a test
• For some students, 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
• This is NOT a remote position

Job Requirements

• AA degree required in a discipline requiring 2 or more years of college level math
• Advanced knowledge and familiarity with teacher or tutoring in the areas of Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry and Trigonometry, Calculus
• Minimum of one or two years teaching or tutoring experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of general office equipment such as copiers, printers, and office phones
• Knowledge of tablet computers preferred

Benefits

• Competitive Pay for fun and easy work.
• 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 your child 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 40 years, we’ve helped millions of students achieve new levels of academic success.