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Sylvan Learning Tutor

Sylvan Learning Center
Johnston, IA Part Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026

As an Instructor at Sylvan, your primary responsibilities are:


Just Teaching. No Lesson Plans. No Preparation. As a Sylvan Instructor, you will be trained on Sylvan's proven, personal approach to learning and given the tools to teach in a small group, 3:1 setting. Our teachers have the opportunity to grow their craft with professional training in several academic areas such as Reading, Writing, Math, Study Skills, STEM, and ACT!

Requirements:

  • Working towards or has obtained a Four year degree in Education or equivalent Bachelor’s or Masters Degree.
  • Knowledge of phonics and reading comprehension preferred for reading teachers
  • We ask that you are available at least 2 days per week for 2 hours and one weekend day. You can work more than this, as well.
    • Current Instructional Hours
      • M-Thurs: 4:00pm-8:00PM
      • Sat: 8:00AM-12:00AM
      • Sun: 1:00PM-5:00PM





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Essential Job Functions:

  • Prepares for each instructional session; Gathers and prepares materials as appropriate
  • Greets students and initiates instruction to personally engage each student
  • Instructs students according to the design of the Sylvan programs
  • Manages students, tasks, and time to create a balanced and robust instructional session
  • Evaluates and records the progress of each student on their program assignment
  • Uses praise and encouragement to ensure students are engaged and inspired to learn
  • Manages the conclusion of each instructional session and manages the completion of learning log and transition activities; Supports procedures to ensure student safety and well-being
  • Communicates specific student needs to Center staff
  • Attends periodic staff meetings and completes ongoing training as needed
  • Completes certification training on each Sylvan program taught to students

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.

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