Reading Tutor: Paid Training, Flexible After-School Hours

Sylvan Learning Center; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Curriculum provided

No take-home work

Supportive environment

Job summary

Sylvan Learning Center in Vacaville, CA is seeking an enthusiastic Reading Tutor to strengthen students’ reading skills and boost academic confidence. Instructors use Sylvan’s curriculum, technology, and materials in a positive, structured setting.

The Reading Tutor will support K–12 students with phonics, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, and may assist with homework and test prep. Availability is required during specified evenings and Saturday hours.

Qualifications

• Strong reading, comprehension, and English-language skills.
• Ability to explain reading concepts clearly and patiently.
• Experience with tutoring or teaching children/teens preferred.
• Comfortable working with multiple students at once.
• Familiarity with Sylvan’s curriculum and methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging reading instruction individually and in groups of up to four students.
• Teach phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and other reading skills.
• Follow Sylvan’s instructional methods, curriculum, and preplanned lessons.
• Help students understand reading assignments and prepare for tests.
• Adapt explanations to each student’s needs and pace.
• Encourage confidence and independent learning.
• Document student progress and complete instructional notes.
• Use tablets and other instructional technology as required.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and positive learning environment.
• Complete required Sylvan training.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Phonics instruction

Verbal communication

Patience

Teaching ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching credential

Enrolled students welcome

Job description

Sylvan Learning Center in Vacaville, CA is seeking an enthusiastic Reading Tutor to strengthen students’ reading skills and boost academic confidence. Instructors use Sylvan’s curriculum, technology, and materials in a positive, structured setting.

The Reading Tutor will support K–12 students with phonics, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, and may assist with homework and test prep. Availability is required during specified evenings and Saturday hours.