Reading and Early Literacy Tutor

Sylvan Learning Center; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid training and development

Flexible part-time hours

Fun working environment

Job summary

Sylvan Learning Center in Fort Myers is seeking early reading teachers to deliver K-6 reading instruction using pre-planned lessons in small groups (3–4 students). The position offers flexible part-time hours, afternoons/evenings, summer mornings, and Saturdays, with no homework or parent conferences.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree and a Teaching Certificate, be local with reliable transportation, and be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Teaching Certificate required.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Local resident with reliable transportation.
• K-2 phonics focus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead instruction in small groups (3–4 students).
• Follow pre-planned lessons; no homework to grade.
• Inspire and motivate students to succeed.
• Maintain flexible scheduling (afternoons/evenings and some Saturdays).

Skills

Teaching

Punctual

Local

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Teaching Certificate

Tools

Job description

Early Reading Teachers Wanted for Fun After-School 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 K-6 level, with a preferred focus on K-2 phonics development.

Sylvan creates individualized learning plans for students of all abilities. Working with well-behaved 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 3-4 students per teacher.
• Most teachers choose to work 2-5 days/week
• We are open for instruction weekday afternoons/evenings, weekday mornings in the summer and Saturday mornings.

This is NOT a remote position

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Teaching Certificate required.
• 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: Fun working environment, flexible hours

• 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!

Sylvan Learning is the industry leader in providing supplemental education to children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
With over 30 successful years in the business, we guarantee positive educational results every step of the way. Our passionate instructors are certified, and our expert approach is personal and prescriptive, with each individual child's needs in mind.
Our talented employees experience daily the impact they make. We're an organization that prides itself in instilling knowledge and confidence in each customer we benefit! Join us, and be inspired!
Why did you first decide to become a Teacher? At Sylvan, we remember why. As an Instructor at Sylvan, your primary responsibilities are: Just Teaching. No Lesson Plans. No Preparation.