Elementary Certified Tutor

As a tutor in Sylvan’s high performing, individualized learning environment, you’ll see the “light bulb” moments daily. You’ll have the time to teach a concept to a student in as many ways as they need until they understand it. You’ll build students’ skills while building their confidence. You’ll do something that feels like more than just a paycheck. You’ll be the difference maker in a student’s life.

We are currently hiring a Part-Time Elementary Certified Tutor to complement Sylvan’s growing team of education professionals. Sylvan Learning provides academic tutoring for students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, helping students to get ahead or to get caught up. Our mission is to see success with every child who comes through our doors. The Part-Time Elementary Tutor plays a crucial role in delivering a high-level of content to the students while at the same time building positive, confidence-boosting rapport with the student.

Tutors will be expected to:

• Work in 1-hour tutoring blocks. (Up to 5 blocks per night, and up to 4 nights per week, at tutor’s discretion)
• Multitask: effectively tutoring as many as three students per block.
• Observe and record students’ progress through pre-planned curriculum.
• Communicate clearly and quickly with Center Directors regarding availability and student concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; teaching credential preferred
• Mastery of knowledge at all elementary grade levels
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Benefits

• NO LESSON PLANNING!
• Work/Life Balance: teach as few as six or as many as twenty hours per week, it’s up to you!
• Consistent, year-round employment (1-year or school-year commitments strongly preferred)
• Competitive hourly rates, base pay, commensurate with experience

Choosing Sylvan is about getting results and setting your child up for long-term success. At Sylvan, we’re focused on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity and inspiring a love for learning — all of which make a big impact in school and in life. For 40 years, we’ve helped millions of students achieve new levels of academic success.

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 / hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Job Type: parttime

Education: Bachelor's degree

Work location: On-site

Valparaiso. 2500 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN, 46383