Reading Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Sylvan is hiring Reading Tutors at our Lake Zurich / Barrington, IL and Schaumburg, IL locations, for in-person tutoring for students K-12 :

• Reading / English Tutor
• Early Elementary Reading Tutor
• Beginning Reading Tutor
• TestPrep (ACT / SAT) Tutor
• Writing Tutor
• Study Skills Tutor
• Tutors do not need to focus on all areas above. We schedule to your areas of interest.

Benefits :

• Flexible schedules with choices across seven days / week to choose from.
• See the immediate results of your teaching efforts, as we work with students individually.
• Helping students at a great time of need...given the pandemic, the need for reading tutoring is unprecedented.
• Great resume builder for newer teachers starting their education career, or a way for teachers who have retired early to re-engage with students.
• An awesome job for students at local Community Colleges who are working on their Associates Degree with an Education focus, with the intention of transferring to a four-year college for their Education Degree.
• No lesson planning required...we do that for you so you can focus on teaching!

Requirements :

• For Reading Teachers : Education / Teaching Degree required (or students pursuing Education Degree).
• Ability to make connections with students.
• 1 year teaching or tutoring experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Working out of one of our locations in Lake Zurich / Barrington or Schaumburg.

Skills and Qualities necessary :

• Teach using Sylvan based programs
• Direct and motivate students during instruction
• Reward students for successful work
• Evaluate and document student progress
• Communicate student needs to our Educational Team
• Develop rapport with students and establish a fun, engaging learning environment
• Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching and Sylvan

Sylvan Learning Centers are the industry leaders in providing supplemental education to children in pre-K through 12th grade.

We provide individualized instruction in Comprehension, Reading, English, Writing, Math and Study Skills. We also offer ACT / SAT Test Prep and STEM.

We teach 7 days per week and require our teachers to work at least one of Saturday / Sunday, and at least one day during the week.

We have extended teaching opportunities in the summer, where we add morning hours.

If you aspire to inspire, then we want you on our team!

Sylvan Learning Lake Zurich / Barrington, IL and Schaumburg, IL locations

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.