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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Curriculum provided

No outside work

Supportive environment

Impactful work

EOE

Job summary

Sylvan Learning Center is seeking a patient, organized Study Skills Tutor to help students become more confident, independent, and effective learners. The role focuses on organization, time management, note-taking, and test preparation, with small-group and individual support across after-school hours.

Instructors follow Sylvan’s curriculum, document progress, and help students set achievable goals. The position offers training, a positive environment, and opportunities to impact reading and

Qualifications

• One to two years of teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience preferred.
• Experience teaching phonics, fluency, vocabulary, or reading comprehension preferred.
• Experience supporting students with different academic needs and learning styles preferred.

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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Differentiated instruction

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Teaching credential (preferred)

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.