Retired Teachers for Tutoring

Sylvan Learning Center - Lake Zurich, IL
Schaumburg, IL

We are hiring Retired Teachers as Part-Time tutors at our Lake Zurich/Barrington, IL and Schaumburg, IL locations!. We provide in-person tutoring for students K-12:

  • Reading/English teacher
  • Math teacher
  • Early Elementary Reading Teacher
  • Beginning Reading
  • Writing/English teacher
  • Study Skills teacher
  • TestPrep (ACT/SAT) Teacher
  • Teachers do not need expertise in all of the above areas. We schedule you to your areas of interest.
Benefits:
  • Focus just on teaching...no lesson-planning or administrative work.
  • Flexible schedule as we are open 7 days/week, adding morning hours in the summer.
  • See the results of your work immediately, given our individualized programs.
  • For teachers who have taken an early retirement, a great way to re-engage with students.
Requirements:
  • For Reading/English tutors: Education/Teaching Degree required or in-process.
  • For Math tutors: Strong proficiency through Algebra 2 (Education Degree a plus, but not required).
  • For TestPrep (ACT/SAT) Tutor: Strong ACT/SAT score (30/1400 preferred). Education Degree not required.
  • Tutoring experience preferred.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to make connections with students.
  • 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/SAT Test Prep and STEM. 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 when we add morning hours. 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.

Posted 2025-08-28

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