Sylvan Teacher Jobs

Essential Job Functions

• Uses praise and encouragement to ensure students are engaged and inspired to learn
• Attends periodic staff meetings and completes ongoing training as needed
• Communicates specific student needs to Center staff
• Records and tracks tokens earned by students
• 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
• Greets students and initiates instruction to personally engage each student
• Completes certification training on each Sylvan program taught to students
• Evaluates and records the progress of each student on their program assignment
• Manages students, tasks and time to create a balanced and robust instructional session
• Instructs students according to the design of the Sylvan programs
• Prepares for each instructional session

Language Arts and Study Skills Program Teachers:

• 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
• Four year degree or equivalent required

Math Program Teachers:

• Four year degree required in a discipline requiring 3 or more years of college level math

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

• Four year degree or equivalent preferred

Skills and Abilities Required

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible
• Knowledge of tablet computers preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong problem solving and customer service skills
• Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students to learn
• Strong team player
• Knowledge of general office equipment such as copiers, printers, and office phones

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.