Sylvan Teacher For Boys And Girls Club Program

Making sure learning clicks for each child isn’t always easy, but it’s exactly what we love. If you share our passion for making learning personal and inspiring kids to thrive, we want to hear from you!
As a part-time Sylvan Teacher, you will be trained on the Sylvan curriculum and given the tools to teach in a small group, 8:1 setting. We offer instruction in Reading and Math as part of our partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Sherman. Using the program curriculum and materials, you will be responsible for creating balanced and robust learning experiences for students, as well as evaluating student progress on each assignment.
This is an after-school tutoring program; evening availability between 4:00-7:00 PM required.
If you aspire to inspire, we want you on our team.
Essential Job Functions

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

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Teaching Credentials and Experience:
• Knowledge of phonics and reading comprehension preferred for reading teachers
• Strong problem solving and customer service skills
• Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students to learn
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team player
• Four-year degree or equivalent required
• Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible

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.
If you want to be a part of an inspired organization that believes in fostering knowledge and confidence in children, improving the lives of thousands of families every day - apply today, and don't let this opportunity pass you by!
Here's What We Have To Offer

• Mileage reimbursement available
• $16-$18 per hour
• Strong ongoing leadership skills and job mastery will result in cross training for future administrative and leadership roles
• Professional development opportunities through our network of Sylvan Learning Centers
• Bonus offered upon successful completion of the program

We are also hiring teachers for our programs at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Rockwall & Greenville!
BGC Rockwall—915 N Goliad, Rockwall, TX 75087
BGC Reecy Davis (Greenville)—4320 Lee ST, Greenville, TX 75401