Tutor Teacher - Math / ELA

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Sylvan Teacher

DIVISION: Learning Center in South Austin

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Sylvan Teacher is responsible for creating a positive personal learning experience for students by teaching students using Sylvan program materials and processes. Using the program materials, the Teacher creates balanced and robust learning experiences for students. The Sylvan Teacher evaluates student progress on each curated assignment, communicates this progress, and works with Center Staff to ensure learning is personal for each student.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares for each instructional session; gathers and prepares materials as appropriate / in the program guide.
• Greets students and initiates instruction to personally engage each student
• Instructs students according to the modules 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 Logs and Transition Time 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

• State or provincial teaching credentials (current or expired)
• Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred
• Minimum Bachelor Degree

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

Work Location: In person only

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

\nCompany Description

Sylvan Learning is a supplemental education provider that offers personalized, K-12 tutoring in subjects like reading, math, and writing, along with test preparation for standardized exams such as the SAT and ACT.

Company Description

Sylvan Learning is a supplemental education provider that offers personalized, K-12 tutoring in subjects like reading, math, and writing, along with test preparation for standardized exams such as the SAT and ACT.