Job Description

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE MUST BE EXCEPTIONAL AT ENGAGING CHILDREN FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD TO THE TEENAGE YEARS IN THE SUBJECTS OF MATH AND READING. IN ADDITION TO KINDNESS AND FOREBEARANCE WHICH ARE BOTH CRITICAL TO SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE, THEY MUST BE WILLING TO WORK WITH THIS AGE RANGE IN DEVELOPING THEIR READING AND MATH PROFICIENCY. THE CANDIDATE MUST BE FUN, APPROACHABLE, FLEXIBLE, AND WILLING TO ADAPT TO THE CHILD’S AND CENTER'S CHANGING NEEDS. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL ALSO DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO CLEARLY COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS IN PROVIDING FOLLOWUP AND PROGRESS REPORTS. A STRONG PROFICIENY IN READING, ENGLISH AND MATH IS REQUIRED. ANY WORK OR VOLUNTEER HISTORY THAT REFLECTS THESE ATTRIBUTES WILL BE LOOKED UPON FAVORABLY. WORKING AT KUMON IS MORE THAN A JOB – ITS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLABORATION IN A LEARNING-FOCUSED ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOU ARE IMPACTING CHILDREN IN THEIR MOST FORMATIVE YEARS OF EDUCATION AND GROWTH.

CENTER HOURS ARE MONDAY AND THURSDAY AFTERNOONS FROM 2:30 PM T0 6:45 PM AND SATURDAY MORNINGS FROM 9:30 AM T0 1 PM. PLEASE REVIEW KUMON.COM TO RECEIVE INFORMATION ON MATH AND READING LEVELS AND EXPECTED PROFICIENCIES.

PRE AND/OR POST-HIRE BACKGROUND CHECKS MAY BE CONDUCTED ON APPLICANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS.

Company Description

Kumon’s after-school academic enrichment program has helped children achieve success worldwide for over 60 years. We strive to instill in children the desire to achieve and the motivation to learn on their own. Whether your child is seeking enrichment, needs help catching up or is just beginning his or her academic career, Kumon is designed to help him or her develop a love of learning. Students advance through the program at their own pace. Our emphasis on individualized learning helps your child become focused, motivated and self-reliant. We monitor each child’s progress to ensure comprehension before moving on to a new concept. With a strong academic foundation, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, your child has the potential to achieve whatever he or she desires.