How to hire a learning center instructor

How to hire a learning center instructor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step learning center instructor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a learning center instructor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new learning center instructor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your learning center instructor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a learning center instructor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a learning center instructor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a learning center instructor that fits the bill.

   This list presents learning center instructor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Learning Center Instructor	Description	Hourly rate
   Learning Center Instructor		$10-24
   Tutor	Tutors are individual contributors who make sure that students assigned to them can understand classroom lessons. They are often full-time educators themselves, but they may also be working in other fields and are only passionate about teaching... Show more	$10-25
   Tutor/Mentor	Tutors and mentors are two different teaching jobs. Tutors oversee helping students understand varied subjects, assessing as well as encouraging them during the learning process... Show more	$11-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Math
   • Professional Development
   • Course Curriculum
   • Child Care
   • Study
   • Educational Programs
   • Chemistry
   • Language Arts
   • Course Materials
   • Computer Lab
   • Physiology
   • Led Training
   • Pre-K
   • Academic Support

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Own and manage a small business as a CPR and first aid instructor and consultant for diverse clients.
   • Plan and implement educational programs that build youth's reading, writing math, and science skills.
   • Experience in creating WebEx sessions, PowerPoint presentations, and facilitating in both face-to-face and virtual environments.
   • Serve as a tutor for various math, reading, and learning skills for students in middle school and higher.
   • Provide support to teachers during associate research study.
   • Guide students in developing better organizational and study skills.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your learning center instructor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A learning center instructor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, learning center instructors' average salary in florida is 39% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level learning center instructors earn 58% less than senior-level learning center instructors.
   • Certifications. A learning center instructor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a learning center instructor's salary.

   Average learning center instructor salary

   $15.93hourly

   $33,129 yearly

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   Entry-level learning center instructor salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average learning center instructor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$38,300	$18
   2	Massachusetts	$36,465	$18
   3	New York	$36,067	$17
   4	New Hampshire	$35,335	$17
   5	Missouri	$33,285	$16
   6	Minnesota	$33,063	$16
   7	Virginia	$33,009	$16
   8	Illinois	$31,147	$15
   9	Maryland	$30,536	$15
   10	Colorado	$30,135	$14
   11	Ohio	$29,369	$14
   12	Pennsylvania	$29,049	$14
   13	Washington	$29,006	$14
   14	Tennessee	$27,384	$13
   15	Michigan	$27,339	$13
   16	Arizona	$26,978	$13
   17	North Carolina	$26,700	$13
   18	Texas	$26,380	$13
   19	Iowa	$26,103	$13
   20	Utah	$25,656	$12

   Average learning center instructor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Booz Allen Hamilton	$67,090	$32.25	3
   2	Northwestern University	$53,474	$25.71	3
   3	Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station - State Headquarters	$49,268	$23.69	8
   4	Medical University of South Carolina	$41,730	$20.06	1
   5	Sysmex	$40,735	$19.58	2
   6	State College of Florida	$40,670	$19.55	8
   7	North Country Hospital	$39,661	$19.07	1
   8	KIPP SoCal Public Schools	$38,739	$18.62	3
   9	Minneapolis Public Schools	$36,941	$17.76
   10	Crozer Health	$36,466	$17.53
   11	Rutgers University	$35,914	$17.27	97
   12	Educate!	$35,863	$17.24	96
   13	Good Shepherd Services	$35,646	$17.14	12
   14	UNC Health Care	$35,548	$17.09	17
   15	Austin Community College District	$35,340	$16.99	6
   16	MRA - The Management Association	$35,008	$16.83
   17	Plumas Charter School	$34,191	$16.44
   18	Children's Home Society of Washington	$33,577	$16.14	1
   19	MINACT	$33,405	$16.06	16
   20	University of Michigan	$33,352	$16.03	22

4. Writing a learning center instructor job description

   A learning center instructor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a learning center instructor job description:

   Learning center instructor job description example

   Our Teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow. They inspire children to be lifelong learners using our nationally recognized curriculum that promotes social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Our Teachers are committed to making their center successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success.
   As a member of our teaching staff, you will:
   
   Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children Support your center's success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners Implement KCE's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
   The benefits our career professionals enjoy:
   
   Hiring Range: $15.00 - $17.40 Medical, dental and vision Childcare benefit Paid time off Education assistance and reimbursement Medical expense reimbursement/ Life insurance/Disability benefits/ Health and wellness programs 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match Qualifications
   
   Required Skills and Experience:
   
   CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (or willing to obtain) Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English All center staff applicants must meet state specific guidelines for the role Our highest priority has always been to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. Starting October 18, 2021, we began requiring COVID vaccinations or weekly COVID testing for all unvaccinated employees. We are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and Health Department requirements for child care workers or school staff.
   
   KinderCare Education is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right learning center instructor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your learning center instructor job on Zippia to find and recruit learning center instructor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting learning center instructors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new learning center instructor

   Once you've selected the best learning center instructor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new learning center instructor. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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