Math Tutor

Job Title: Part-time Math Tutor – Sylvan Learning of San Francisco

Are you a math enthusiast who gets genuinely excited when a student finally has an "aha!" moment? Do you have a strong, versatile understanding of math concepts—from foundational arithmetic through advanced high school math—and believe that teaching should be fun and rewarding? If you can seamlessly blend reliable mathematical expertise with infectious enthusiasm, we want you on our team!

At Sylvan of SF, you will do much more than teach formulas—you will be a confidence builder, an academic cheerleader, and a coach who makes learning genuinely fun. You will be well supported by our team of Directors, who handle all parent communication, customer service, marketing, and scheduling, leaving you free to focus entirely on delivering great instruction. We offer flexible schedules and participation in a vibrant learning community.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salary: $23-27/hour DOE
• Benefits: Safe Harbor 401K plan with match offered after one year of employment. Commuter benefits are offered to all employees.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Deliver expert instruction: Leverage your strong math foundation to provide accurate, clear, and conceptually sound tutoring from elementary basics up through advanced high school math subjects.
• Simplify the complex: Translate abstract math concepts into clear, digestible, and visual explanations tailored to each student's learning style.
• Bring the energy: Share your genuine passion for math in an upbeat way that gets students excited to tackle challenging problems.
• Spark connection: Greet every student warmly and kick off each session with personal engagement to build immediate rapport.
• Coach for confidence: Use praise, encouragement, and Sylvan “tokens” to turn tough learning milestones into celebrated victories.
• Keep it dynamic: Manage your students, tasks, and time to create a balanced, highly productive, and structured instructional session. [1]
• Track the wins: Evaluate and accurately record the progress of each student on their program assignment to showcase their growth.
• Collaborate: Communicate specific student needs to Center staff and participate in periodic team huddles and ongoing growth training.

REQUIREMENTS

• Two or more years of college-level math with a strong, proven grasp of K-12 mathematical concepts, including absolute comfort teaching advanced high school level math (Algebra I \& II, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus are required; capability in Calculus is a huge bonus!).
• A naturally fun, engaging, and coaching-oriented personality.
• Proven ability to captivate a student's attention, help them overcome any math anxiety, and inspire a love for learning.
• Exceptional communication skills with a knack for balancing clarity with creative teaching methods.
• Strong multi-tasking skills, a flexible mindset, and a positive, problem-solving attitude.
• A true team-player spirit.

SCHEDULE \& LOCATION

We are open for in-person tutoring at our West Portal center during the hours noted below and are looking for tutors available for some or all of this weekly block.

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• Wednesday: 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
• Saturday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Fair Chance Act and SF Fair Chance Ordinance. Job offers will be made conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work in person at our W. Portal center on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 7:30 and Saturdays 9:30 - 2:30?
• Have you completed a math-intensive college degree?

Work Location: In person