What are the responsibilities and job description for the Center Assistant position at Kumon?
Center Assistants support the Company Center Instructor and/or Assistant Instructors in a variety of instructional and center management tasks. Job responsibilities are assigned by the Company Center Instructor and/or Assistant Instructors based upon the needs of each center. This position is part-time and may require you to work evenings and or on the weekend.
Early Learner/Primary Instruction:
Working efficiently and effectively with one or two younger or new Kumon students at a time to provide instruction through utilization of the Kumon Method and worksheetsEnsure proper study habits and work skills are being developed and train the students in center routineIndividualizing strategies for student development based on student goals and communication with InstructorOn-going assessment of student skills developmentWork closely with Instructor to develop and understand lesson plan and goals for each student in order to properly administer instruction individually
Grading:
Grading of student classwork, homework, and corrections and organizing of Student worksheetsEnsuring Student classwork is completed and corrected to 100%Assessing oral reading ability with reading students and providing necessary feedbackProvide assistance/guidance to students, as needed, adhering to Kumon Method standards and center proceduresProvide Instructor with written or verbal feedback, as needed, based on student observations and/or student performance on worksheetsWork with other grading assistants to create a balanced workload to ensure grading is completed before the end of class
Front Desk:
Answer incoming phone callsCommunicating with students and parents during class-time, addressing student and parental needs, professionally, quickly, and quietlyAssist with book check in/outBooking Center AppointmentsAssisting with the enrollment process
General Responsibilities:
Relay messages and Parental concerns to the Instructor or Assistant Instructor in a timely mannerPrepare student filesDeveloping own knowledge of Kumon method and worksheetsAssisting with marketing initiatives and retention events (ex: student awards, goal-setting partiesSupport Customer Service issues as they arise
Qualifications:
Strong verbal communication skills, intermediate written communication skills preferredProficient math skills a plusProficient in basic computer usageCustomer service minded individual
