Writing Tutor (3:30 PM- 6:30 PM)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $20–$22 per hour

Paid training and professional-devoppt

Established curriculum and materials

Job summary

Sylvan Learning Center is seeking a knowledgeable Writing Tutor to help K–12 students become stronger writers in a positive, structured setting. You will support grammar, sentence development, paragraph organization, and essay writing using Sylvan’s curriculum and materials.

Responsibilities include teaching study-skills, organization, and test-prep strategies, while documenting progress and adhering to the established methods. Training is provided, with a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Teaching or tutoring experience with K–12 students.
• Experience teaching phonics, fluency, vocabulary, or reading comprehension.
• Ability to support students with diverse learning needs and styles.

Responsibilities

• Provide study-skills and homework support to individuals or groups 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.
• Document student progress and complete instructional notes.
• Use tablets and other instructional technology as required.

Skills

Teaching/ tutoring

Student engagement

Classroom management

Phonics / reading comprehension

Note-taking / study skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching credential

Currently enrolled college student

Job description

Sylvan Learning is seeking a knowledgeable and encouraging Writing Tutor to help students become stronger, more confident writers.

Our instructors work with K–12 students in a positive, structured learning environment using Sylvan’s established curriculum, technology, and instructional materials. The Writing Tutor/Teacher will support students with grammar, sentence development, paragraph organization, essay writing, revision, editing, and written communication.

Instructors may also assist students with school writing assignments, homework, research projects, and test preparation.

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.

2031 Harbison Dr Ste C, Vacaville, CA 95687, USA