Teacher

JOB TITLE: Sylvan Teacher

DIVISION: Learning Center

REPORTS TO: Center Director and Regional Director

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

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 required in a discipline requiring three or more years of

college-level math

SAT/ACT, Test Prep, and Advanced Reading Skills Teachers:

• Four-year degree or equivalent preferred
• 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

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $19