Reading and Language Arts Teacher

Workstream; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Flexible hours

No take-home work

Supportive staff

Good management

Job summary

Sylvan Learning Center is seeking enthusiastic Reading and Writing Tutors for after-school programs. Tutors will lead instruction, use pre-planned lessons, and work with small groups of up to three students across elementary to high school levels.

Position offers flexible part-time hours with no remote work, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Four year degree or equivalent required.
• State teaching credentials (current or expired).
• Minimum of one to two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of phonics and reading comprehension preferred for reading teachers.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of tablet computers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead instruction and motivate students in reading and writing.
• Teach reading and writing at a variety of grade levels using pre-planned lessons.
• Work with small groups of up to three students.
• Maintain flexible part-time schedule (2–5 days/week).
• Not a remote position; in-person teaching at Sylvan Learning Center.

Skills

Phonics

Reading comprehension

Multitasking

Tablet use

Education

Four year degree or equivalent

State teaching credentials

Job description

Reading and Writing 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 elementary, middle school, and high school reading and English tutors who are able to teach reading and writing at a variety of grade levels.

Sylvan creates individualized learning plans for students of all abilities. Working with well-behaved groups of only three students, our reading, writing and English tutors are responsible for leading instruction and motivating students to be successful. There are no lesson plans to create, no homework to grade, no parent-conferencing, and scheduling is flexible. Enjoy all of the benefits of teaching ELA, without any of the downsides!

What you should know

• If you enjoy teaching, working with, and inspiring students, this is the job for you. (We want you to be happy here!)
• 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

• 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
• Ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of tablet computers preferred

Benefits

• 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!

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.