Part-Time Teacher

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

Job summary

Sylvan Learning Center in Alabama is seeking part-time tutors to deliver reading, math, writing, and study skills instruction in small groups (max 3 students). You’ll use ready-to-use lesson plans and provide individualized learning experiences to help students build confidence and academic success.

Responsibilities include following learning plans, monitoring progress, creating a positive classroom climate, and communicating professionally with students and center staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or teens (classroom, tutoring, coaching, or related).
• Strong subject knowledge in at least one area: reading, math, writing, or study skills.
• Excellent communication, patience, and classroom management skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work in-person (this is NOT remote).
• State teaching credential required for most programs, degree in education or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert-designed lessons in reading, math, writing, and/or study skills across elementary, middle, and/or high school levels.
• Follow individualized learning plans; monitor and record student progress.
• Create a positive, motivating, and supportive learning environment.
• Communicate professionally with students and center staff.

Skills

Experience working with children/teens

Subject knowledge in reading/math/wr/

Excellent communication & classroom mg

In-person work

Education

State teaching credential

Degree in education or related field

Job description

About Us

Sylvan Learning Center helps students build confidence and academic skills through individualized, research-based lessons. We combine expert-designed curriculum, a low 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio, and flexible scheduling so tutors can focus on teaching and making a difference.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Teach small groups (max 3 students) with ready-to-use, engaging lesson plans and provided manipulatives and materials.
• Make meaningful progress with individualized learning plans for each student.
• Flexible, part‑time hours — most tutors work 2–5 days per week.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert-designed lessons in reading, math, writing, and/or study skills across elementary, middle, and/or high school levels.
• Follow individualized learning plans; monitor and record student progress.
• Create a positive, motivating, and supportive learning environment.
• Communicate professionally with students and center staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or teens (classroom, tutoring, coaching, or related).
• Strong subject knowledge in at least one area: reading, math, writing, or study skills.
• Excellent communication, patience, and classroom management skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work in-person (this is NOT remote).
• State teaching credential required for most programs, degree in education or related field preferred.

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.