Reading and Writing Teacher

Sylvan Learning Center; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Professional development

Flexible part-time hours

Low-stress, supportive environment

Great management

Job summary

Sylvan Learning Center is seeking fun, dedicated teachers to teach reading and writing at all levels. You will work with groups of up to three students, using pre-planned lessons and a supportive environment. Flexible part-time hours let you schedule around other commitments.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree; teaching credential is preferred for some subjects. Local candidates with reliable transportation and authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship are encouraged

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Teaching Credential recommended (required for some subjects).
• You must enjoy teaching and inspiring students.
• Punctual with reliable transportation.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead instruction for reading and writing in small groups (≤3 students).
• Use pre-planned lessons; no homework to grade or parent conferences.
• Work 2–5 days/week in 3–5 hour shifts.
• Open for instruction on weekdays 3:30–8:30 and Saturdays 9:00–1:00.

Skills

Reading instruction

Phonics

Reading comprehension

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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 and writing at all levels. Knowledge of phonics and reading comprehension preferred for reading teachers.

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!

Benefits:

• 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!

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 no more than 3 students per teacher.
• Most teachers choose to work 2-5 days/week in 3-5 hour shifts.
• We are open for instruction weekdays 3:30-8:30 and Saturday mornings 9:00-1:00.

This is NOT a remote position

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Teaching Credential recommended (required for some subjects)
• 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.

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.