Elementary Reading & Writing Teacher (Part-Time)

Inspire Confidence. Change Lives. Build Readers and Writers.

Every child deserves the opportunity to become a confident reader and writer.

At Sylvan Learning, we're looking for a passionate educator who believes that every student can succeed with the right support, encouragement, and instruction. If you love working with young learners and helping them overcome academic challenges, we'd love to meet you.

This position is ideal for an elementary teacher, reading interventionist, literacy specialist, or special education teacher who enjoys working one-on-one and in small groups with students in Pre-K through 5th grade.

About the Role

As an Elementary Reading & Writing Teacher, you'll work closely with students who need additional support in literacy. Many of our students are bright, capable children who simply need explicit instruction, encouragement, and individualized strategies to reach their full potential.

You'll help students strengthen:

• Early literacy skills
• Phonemic awareness
• Phonics and decoding
• Reading fluency
• Reading comprehension
• Vocabulary development
• Spelling
• Handwriting
• Sentence writing
• Paragraph writing
• Written expression
• Organization and editing skills

Some students may have learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, or language-based learning challenges. Experience supporting these learners is highly valued.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
• Experience teaching elementary-aged students (PK–5)
• Strong knowledge of reading and writing instruction
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, encouraging, and positive teaching style
• Passion for helping struggling learners build confidence

Preferred

• Texas Teaching Certificate
• Reading Specialist
• Special Education certification
• ESL certification
• Dyslexia intervention experience
• Knowledge of the Science of Reading
• Experience with structured literacy programs such as:
• Orton-Gillingham
• LETRS
• IMSE
• Wilson Reading
• SPIRE
• Really Great Reading

What Makes Someone Successful Here?

We're looking for someone who is:

• Patient with struggling learners
• Passionate about literacy
• Encouraging and positive
• Skilled at differentiating instruction
• A strong communicator with families
• Growth-minded and eager to continue learning
• Excited to celebrate every student's progress—big or small

Schedule

Part-Time

Afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays.

Flexible scheduling available.

Why Join Sylvan?

At Sylvan Learning, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

We provide:

• Proven curriculum and instructional resources
• Small-group and individualized instruction
• Ongoing training and support
• A collaborative, student-centered team
• The opportunity to build lasting relationships with families
• A rewarding environment where you can truly change children's lives

Compensation

Competitive hourly pay based on experience, certifications, and specialized training.

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• 1. Are you currently certified to teach in Texas? (Preferred, but not required.)

2. How many years of experience do you have teaching elementary students (PK–5)?
3. Describe your experience working with students who struggle with reading, writing, dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, or other learning differences.
4. Which literacy programs or instructional approaches have you used?
Orton-Gillingham
LETRS
IMSE
Wilson Reading
SPIRE
Really Great Reading
Science of Reading
Other
5. How comfortable are you teaching writing skills, including handwriting, sentence writing, paragraph writing, and written expression?
Very Comfortable
Comfortable
Some Experience
Limited Experience
6. This position requires afternoon, evening, and occasional Saturday availability. Are you able to work these hours?
7. In a few sentences, tell us why you're passionate about helping struggling readers and writers.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $27