What are the responsibilities and job description for the STEM Teacher - Woodlands, TX position at Sylvan Learning - Southwest Texas?
Sylvan Learning Center - Part-time STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) Teacher Position
Sylvan is offering new STEM programs to get kids excited about robotics, coding, math, and engineering. We’re looking for high-energy teachers who are able to create a positive and fun learning environment that will help kids get excited about these 21st century skills! All in a fun, energetic, after-school environment!
The Sylvan STEM Teacher is responsible for creating robust learning experiences for students as well as evaluating student progress on each assignment.
Essential Job Functions
- Prepares for each instructional session; gathers and prepares materials as appropriate
- Greets students and initiates instruction to personally engage each student
- Instructs students according to the design of the Sylvan STEM 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 motivation criteria given for specific achievements according to the Sylvan STEM instructional management standards
- Excited about working with students between the ages of 6 and 18 years of age.
- Able to effective communicate the value of STEM and how it impact people and the world around us.
- Has the ability to explain concepts to students in multiple ways.
- Communicates specific student needs to center staff.
- Completes certification training on each Sylvan program taught to students
STEM Program Teachers:
- Currently working toward a four-year science or math related degree or already possess one.
- Must be familiar with basic computer operation and tablet (iPad, Netbook) utilization.
- Able to work when the kids are out of school. After-school and holiday breaks are important because that is when students come to STEM courses.
Skills and Abilities Required
- Knowledge of general office equipment such as copiers, printers, and office phones
- Knowledge of tablet computers preferred
- 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
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.
