Tutor/Teacher

Sylvan Learning • Lincolnwood, IL

37d • $19 - $21

About The Position

Sylvan is seeking a dedicated, passionate tutor to provide personalized instruction to students of various ages in reading, language arts, and/or math. Tutors use effective teaching strategies and learning technology to support student engagement and academic progress in a positive, low-stress educational environment with a low teacher-to-student ratio and a positive token motivation system.

Tutors choose the days and times that work for them, within the stated availability windows. The role focuses on teaching; Sylvan handles lesson planning, parent meetings, and clerical and administrative requirements. This part-time opportunity may suit candidates working toward a teaching license, retired teachers, or current teachers seeking additional teaching hours. Candidates able to teach upper-level math and/or ACT/SAT preparation may receive higher compensation.

Requirements

• Experience tutoring or teaching reading, language arts, and/or math.
• Ability to work 4–12 hours per week during the available windows: Monday–Thursday, 4:00–7:00 p.m., and/or Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Proficiency in using learning technology to facilitate instruction and improve student engagement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to connect with diverse learners.
• Passion for education and commitment to helping students succeed academically.

Nice To Haves

• State-certified teacher with a Professional Educator License (PEL), whether currently held, expired, or in progress.
• Ability to teach upper-level math and/or ACT/SAT preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized instruction to students of various ages in reading, language arts, and/or math.
• Use effective teaching strategies and learning technology to facilitate instruction and improve student engagement.
• Help students succeed academically.

Benefits

• No lesson planning
• No parent communication
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Training and development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Positive, low-stress work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed