Reading Tutor

Sylvan Learning Center; Alabama; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid training

Professional development

Flexible hours

Supportive environment

Job summary

Sylvan Learning Center in Portage is seeking fun, dedicated tutors to teach reading to K-8 students, with a focus on K-2 phonics. You will lead small-group instruction using pre-planned lessons and support student confidence.

This role is part-time, with afternoon and Saturday sessions; remote work is not available. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and teaching credential; local residency and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Teaching credential required.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead instruction for reading in small groups (≤4 students) using pre-planned lessons.
• Motivate students to be successful and build academic confidence.
• Work part-time with flexible afternoon and Saturday sessions; onsite, not remote.

Skills

Teaching

Punctuality

Student motivation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Teaching Credential

Job description

Sylvan Learning Center Sylvan Learning of Portage Reading Tutors Wanted for Fun After-School Tutoring!

Sylvan Learning is looking for fun, dedicated teachers to help and inspire students. We are currently looking for tutors who are able to teach reading at a K-8 level, with a preferred focus on K-2 phonics development.

Sylvan creates individualized learning plans for students of all abilities. Working with three to four students each session, 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 as a Sylvan Learning Center Reading Tutor:

• 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 4 students per teacher.
• Most teachers choose to work 2-5 days/week
• We are open for instruction weekday afternoons, and Saturday mornings.
• This is NOT a remote position

Job Requirements for a Sylvan Learning Center Reading Tutor:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Teaching Credential 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:

• 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.