Teacher - Part time

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Teachers—Looking for a Few Extra Hours After School?
We’d love to connect with you about a great opportunity!

The Sylvan Teacher monitors and evaluates student progress during each session, communicates results clearly, and collaborates with Center staff to ensure that every student receives a personalized and supportive learning plan.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares for each instructional session; Gathers and prepares materials as appropriate 
• Greets students and initiates instruction to personally engage each student
• Instructs students according to the design of the Sylvan programs
• Manages students, tasks and time to create a balanced and robust instructional session 
• Evaluates and records the progress of each student on their program assignment  
• Uses praise and encouragement to ensure students are engaged and inspired to learn
• Motivates students with Sylvan tokens given for specific achievements according to the Sylvan instructional management standards  
• Records and tracks tokens earned by students  
• Manages the conclusion of each instructional session and manages the completion of  learning log and transition activities; Supports procedures to ensure student safety and well-being
• Communicates specific student needs to Center staff
• Attends periodic staff meetings and completes ongoing training as needed 
• Completes certification training on each Sylvan program taught to students

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Language Arts and Study Skills Program Teachers: 
  • Four year degree or equivalent required
  • State or provincial teaching credentials (current or expired)
  • Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred
  • Knowledge of phonics and reading comprehension preferred for reading teachers
• Math Program Teachers:
  • Four year degree or  3 or more years of college level math
• SAT/ACT, Test Prep, and Advanced Reading Skills Teachers:
  • Confidence tutoring  ALL sections of the SAT/ACT including both verbal and math sections (Math sections include Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and some Trigonometry)
• Knowledge of general office equipment such as copiers, printers, and office phones 
• Knowledge of tablet computers preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students to learn 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible 
• Strong problem solving and customer service skills
• Strong team player

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be a complete list of all job responsibilities or skills, knowledge and abilities required.