Tutor

Sylvan Learning; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Training & development

No lesson planning

No parent communication

Job summary

Sylvan Learning in Glenview, IL is seeking a dedicated tutor to support reading, language arts, and/or math for students of varying ages. You will deliver personalized instruction using effective teaching strategies and adapt to diverse learners.

The role emphasizes a flexible, low-stress environment with a small student-to-teacher ratio. You’ll avoid busy work as Sylvan handles planning, parent meetings, and clerical tasks, focusing on teaching and student progress.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates are state-certified teachers with a PEL (working towards, current, or expired).
• Ability to work 4-15 hours a week with flexible after-school hours.
• Proficiency in utilizing learning technology to facilitate instruction and engage students.
• Strong verbal and written communication to connect with diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in reading, language arts, and math.
• Provide personalized instruction using effective teaching strategies.
• Support a low-stress, student-centered classroom environment.
• Collaborate with Sylvan staff to ensure student progress and goals.

Skills

Reading tutoring

Language arts tutoring

Math tutoring

Learning technology

Excellent communication

Education

PEL certificate

Job description

Benefits:

No parent communication

No lesson planning

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Training & development

Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and passionate tutor to join our educational team! The ideal candidate will have experience tutoring or teaching reading, language arts, and/or math. This role involves working with students of various ages, providing personalized instruction, and utilizing effective teaching strategies to enhance learning outcomes.

What's in it for you?

You set your schedule - choose what days and times work best with your schedule.

A positive, low stress educational environment - we strive to make learning enjoyable and comfortable for our students and our teachers. With our low teacher: student ration and positive token motivation system - we make your job easy and fun.

No busy work - we want you to do what you do best - teach! So we'll take care of all everything else including lesson planning, parent meetings, and clerical/administrative requirements.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will be a state certified teacher with a PEL (working towards, current, or expired).

Ability to work 4-15 hours a week between the hours of 4-7pm Mon-Thur and/or Saturdays from 10:00am - 2:00pm.

Proficiency in utilizing learning technology to facilitate instruction and improve student engagement.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to connect with diverse learners.

A passion for education and a commitment to helping students succeed academically.

Higher salary for candidates with the ability to teach upper level math and/or ACT/SAT prep.

Sylvan is long time proven leader in the education industry with over 45 years of helping students who have struggled in the traditional classroom setting succeed academically. Our unique combination of experienced teachers, adaptive technology, and positive student behavior reinforcement sets us apart as the gold standard for students looking to catch up, keep up or get ahead in school.

Sylvan's part time tutor position is ideal for candidates working to get a teaching license, retired from teaching, and current teachers who are looking for a few extra hours without additional stress or busy work.