Study Skills (3:30 PM- 6:30 PM)

Sylvan Learning - Southwest Texas; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $20–$22/hr

Paid training and professional‑develop

Established curriculum and materials

No outside lesson planning

Job summary

Sylvan Learning Center is seeking a patient, organized Study Skills Tutor to help students become more confident and independent learners in Fairfield, CA. You will support organization, time management, note-taking, homework completion, and test preparation using Sylvan’s curriculum.

Ideal candidates may have a bachelor’s degree or teaching credential, with 1–2 years of teaching or tutoring experience. The position pays $20–$22 per hour and requires availability during the specified evenings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred but not required.
• Teaching credential preferred but not required.
• Open to currently enrolled college students.
• 1–2 years of teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience preferred.
• Experience teaching phonics, fluency, vocabulary, or reading comprehension preferred.
• Experience supporting students with different learning needs and learning styles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide study-skills and homework support individually or in small groups.
• Teach organization, time-management, note-taking, and test-prep strategies.
• Help students plan assignments, projects, and study schedules.
• Support students with completing and understanding homework.
• Follow Sylvan’s instructional methods, curriculum, and lessons.
• Help students set realistic academic goals and track progress.
• Encourage responsibility, independence, and confidence.
• Adapt strategies to each student’s age and needs.
• Document student progress and complete instructional notes.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Differentiated instruction

Phonics instruction

Instructional strategies

Student motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred, not required)

Teaching credential (preferred, not required)

Current enrolled college student status

Tools

Tablets (instructional technology)

Job description

Sylvan Learning is seeking a patient, organized, and motivating Study Skills Tutor to help students become more confident, independent, and effective learners.

The Study Skills Tutor will support students with organization, time management, note-taking, homework completion, test preparation, goal setting, and effective study strategies. Instructors may also help students better understand their learning habits and develop practical systems for managing assignments and academic responsibilities.

Required Availability

Applicants must be available during the following instructional hours:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Friday: 3:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Actual scheduled shifts and weekly hours may vary based on enrollment, staffing needs, and student schedules.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide study-skills and homework support individually and in groups of up to four students.
• Teach organization, time-management, note-taking, and test-preparation strategies.
• Help students plan assignments, projects, and study schedules.
• Support students with completing and understanding homework.
• Follow Sylvan’s instructional methods, curriculum, and preplanned lessons.
• Help students set realistic academic goals and monitor their progress.
• Encourage responsibility, independence, and academic confidence.
• Adapt strategies to each student’s age, learning needs, and school responsibilities.
• Document student progress and complete instructional notes.
• Use tablets and other instructional technology as required.
• Maintain a structured, professional, and encouraging environment.
• Complete all required Sylvan training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred, not required)
• Teaching credential ((preferred, not required)
• Accepting current enrolled college students
• One to two years of teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience (preferred, not required)
• Experience teaching phonics, fluency, vocabulary, or reading comprehension (preferred, not required)
• Experience supporting students with different academic needs and learning styles (preferred, not required)

Why Join Sylvan Learning?

• Competitive pay of $20–$22 per hour.
• Paid training and professional-development opportunities, when applicable.
• Established curriculum and instructional materials are provided.
• No outside lesson planning or additional work to take home.
• Positive and supportive working environment.
• Meaningful opportunities to help students become stronger, more confident readers.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination based on any status protected by federal, state, or local law.

5089 Business Center Dr, Fairfield, CA, 94534