Summer Tutor (Education Degree students) - Sylvan Learning Center - Lake Zurich, IL

We are hiring college students who are pursuing their Education Degree, for tutoring students K-12:

• Early Elementary Reading Tutor
• Reading/English Tutor: 4th through 12th grades
• Math Tutor K-12
• TestPrep (ACT/SAT) Tutor
• Writing Tutor
• Study Skills Tutor
• You do not need proficiency in each area above.  We schedule to your area(s) of interest.

Benefits:

• A great resume builder for new teachers who are in the process of investing in their teaching career
• Enhances your interview process when you are seeking your first classroom teaching position
• Learn valuable skills for your future classroom, including individualized instruction and delivering curriculum via a blended learning model
• Flexible schedule as we are open 7 days/week
• Most of our work is done in-center, but there are some remote tutoring opportunities that can continue into your school year
• See the results of your work immediately, given our individualized programs
• Opportunities year-round if you are home Holidays/Spring Break/etc. and if you conduct your student teaching near our centers.

Requirements:

• For Reading/English tutors: Education/Teaching Degree in process
• For Math tutors: Strong proficiency through Algebra 2 (Education Degree not required)
• For TestPrep (ACT/SAT) Tutor: Strong ACT/SAT score (30/1400 preferred)
• 1 year 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 and SAT Test Prep.

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.

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.