Love Teaching? Part-Time K-8 Reading and/or Math tutors needed!

Job Description

Job Description

Part-Time Elementary & Middle School Reading & Math Instructor

Sylvan Learning of Park Ridge

Love working with students? Want to spend your time teaching instead of lesson planning?

Sylvan Learning of Park Ridge is seeking enthusiastic, dependable  Reading and Math Instructors to work with students in  grades K through 8 . If you enjoy helping children build confidence while strengthening their academic skills, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Teach  reading and/or math to elementary and middle school students in a supportive, engaging environment.
• Work with students in a  small-group setting (maximum 3 students per instructor) using Sylvan's proven instructional programs.
• Provide instruction based on each student's individual skill level and learning needs.
• Motivate students while helping them strengthen foundational and grade-level skills.

Reading Instruction May Include:

• Phonics and Phonemic Awareness
• Letter-Sound Relationships
• Decoding and Word Recognition
• Reading Fluency
• Vocabulary Development
• Reading Comprehension
• Main Idea and Supporting Details
• Inference and Critical Thinking
• Reading Strategies for Fiction and Nonfiction

Math Instruction May Include:

• Number Sense
• Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division
• Fractions & Decimals
• Ratios & Proportions
• Pre-Algebra
• Algebra Readiness
• Basic Geometry
• Problem Solving and Mathematical Reasoning

In addition, instructors will:

• Build positive relationships with students that encourage confidence and academic success.
• Monitor student progress and communicate instructional observations with the Education Director.
• Help create an encouraging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and developing new skills.

What Makes Sylvan Different

At Sylvan, your focus is on  teaching .

We provide:

• Curriculum development
• Paid training on Sylvan's instructional methods
• All instructional materials and technology

You simply arrive ready to teach while we handle the rest.

Qualifications

• Strong reading, writing, and/or mathematics skills appropriate for teaching students through the 8th-grade level .
• For reading instructors, a strong understanding of  phonics, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension is preferred.
• For math instructors, a strong understanding of mathematics through 8th-grade level, including Pre-Algebra and Algebra I readiness .
• Bachelor's degree or current enrollment toward a degree in  English, Mathematics, Science, Engineering,  or other STEM fields.
• Previous teaching or tutoring experience is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, patient, energetic, and dependable.
• Ability to work effectively with students of different ages and academic skill levels.
• A genuine passion for helping students build confidence and succeed academically.

Candidates with strength in either Reading, Math, or both are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

This is a  part-time, in-person position .

Typical instructional hours include:

• Monday–Thursday: Afternoon and evening hours
• Friday: Limited afternoon/evening hours
• Saturday: Morning and/or early afternoon hours

Flexible scheduling is available for qualified candidates.

If you're passionate about  reading, mathematics, and helping children reach their potential , we'd love to meet you.

Apply today to learn more about joining the Sylvan Learning of Park Ridge team.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Applicants must be experienced classroom educators who are capable of providing instruction to students through at least the fifth-grade level in reading, math or both. Experience limited to camps, after-school programs, before-school programs, or similar settings does not satisfy the qualifications for this role. High school students will not be considered for this role. Do you meet the necessary qualifications?

Work Location: In person