Reading and Writing Teacher

Sylvan Learning Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible hours

Short shifts

Supportive environment

Caring management

Job summary

Sylvan Learning Center is seeking fun, dedicated teachers to teach reading and writing after school in Washington, DC. You will work with up to three students per session, following pre-planned lessons and providing engaging instruction to boost confidence and comprehension.

Positions are part-time with flexible hours, open weekdays 3:30-8:30 and Saturday mornings, and no homework to grade or parent conferences. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree and teaching credential where required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Teaching Credential recommended (required for some subjects)
• Experience with reading and writing instruction from early to advanced levels is preferred
• Comfort teaching in small groups and using pre-planned lessons

Responsibilities

• Lead instruction in reading and writing with groups of up to 3 students
• Motivate students to be successful using pre-planned lesson materials
• No homework to grade, no parent conferences, and schedule is flexible

Skills

Reading

Phonics

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.