Instructor Abilene​/Sweetwater

Job Snapshot

Pay: $10.00 to $17.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Employment Type: Part-Time/flexible work schedule – weekday afternoon/evenings Monday-Thursday and Saturday morning. Make your own schedule; anywhere between 4 to 20 hours per week.

Job Type: Education

Education: 4 Year Degree, Certified Teacher

Matthew Sullivan – Executive Director of Sylvan Learning Centers of Abilene/Sweetwater/Lubbock/Ft. Worth

Phone Number –  (Abilene Office) /  (Lubbock Office) /

Email –

Sylvan Learning is the industry leader in providing supplemental education to children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. With nearly 30 successful years in the business, we guarantee positive educational results every step of the way. Our passionate instructors are certified, and our expert approach is personal and prescriptive, with each individual child’s needs in mind.

As an Instructor at Sylvan, your primary responsibilities are:

Just Teaching. No Lesson Plans. No Advanced Preparation.

You will be trained on the Sylvan curriculum and given the tools to teach in a small group, 3:1 setting. You will provide personalized instruction in Academic Reading, Academic Writing, Math Essentials, Algebra, Sylvan Study Skills, SAT/ACT College Prep, Advanced Reading, and State exams to students at all levels.

As a successful Instructor, you will:

• Deliver quality education by teaching using Sylvan based programs.
• Supervise, interact with, and motivate students during instruction hour while they use equipment and materials.
• Reward students for completed assignments.
• Evaluate and document student progress.
• Communicate student needs to the center manager.
• Develop rapport with students and establish a fun learning environment.
• Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching and Sylvan.

• Previous teaching or tutoring experience.
• State level teaching certification (current or expired; not required for Math Instruction).

As a Sylvan team member, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment and make an impact on our business. Our total rewards package includes:

• Hourly compensation.
• Eligibility for benefits afforded to part-time employees.
• Additional on-the-job training and learning opportunities to develop your career at Sylvan in future roles.

If you want to be part of an inspired organization that believes in fostering knowledge and confidence in children, improving the lives of thousands of families every day,
apply today and don’t let this opportunity pass you by!