Tutors (Education Degree students)

Job Description

Job Description

Sylvan is currently hiring tutors for our Schaumburg and Lake Zurich / Barrington, IL locations!

Position is ideal for Education Degree students who are completing the Student Teaching requirement of their degree in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.

You can earn money while you are completing your degree!

Also an excellent position 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.

We are hiring Part-Time tutors and provide primarily in-person (some remote) tutoring for students K-12 :

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

Benefits :

• Flexible schedule as we are open 7 days / week year-round, including morning hours in the summer.
• See the results of your work immediately, given our individualized programs.
• A great resume builder for new teachers starting their education career.
• For teachers who have taken an early retirement or time out of the classroom, a great way to network in the education industry, continue to invest in your skills, and re-engage with students.

Requirements :

• For Reading / English tutors : Education / Teaching Degree required (or students pursuing their Education Degree who have done classroom observation or student teaching).
• For Math tutors : Strong proficiency through Algebra 2 (Education Degree not required).
• For TestPrep (ACT / SAT) Tutor : Strong ACT / SAT score (30 / 1400 preferred). Education Degree not required.
• 1 year of teaching or tutoring experience preferred.
• Ability to make connections with students.
• 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.