What are the responsibilities and job description for the Math Tutor/Teacher - Credential Not Required/Training Provided position at Sylvan Learning?
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Sylvan Teacher is responsible for creating a positive personal learning experience for students by teaching students using Sylvan program materials. Using the program materials, the teacher creates balanced and robust learning experiences for students. The Sylvan Teacher evaluates student progress on each assignment, communicates this progress, and works with Center staff to ensure learning is personal for each student.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Ability to prepare and teach advanced math lesson plans for high school students
- Most lesson plans are designed for you, just show up and teach!
- Greets students and initiates instruction to personally engage each student
- Instructs students according to the design 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 log and transition 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
Four year degree or equivalent preferred
Four year degree required in a discipline requiring 3 or more years of college level math preferred
Four year degree or equivalent preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
The position is available as part or full time. Our centers are open Monday through Thursday 2 : 00-6 : 00 and Saturdays 9 : 00-12 : 00. Saturday availability is a must.
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.
