Benefits:

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

JOB TITLE: Sylvan Math Teacher

DIVISION: Learning Center

REPORTS TO: Director of Education or Lead Teacher

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Sylvan Teacher is responsible for creating a positive personal learning experience for students by teaching students using Sylvan program materials and processes. Using the program materials, the Teacher creates balanced and robust learning experiences for students. The Sylvan Teacher evaluates student progress on each curated assignment, communicates this progress, and works with Center Staff to ensure learning is personal for each student.

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 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 Logs and Transition Time 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 required in a discipline requiring three or more years of college-level math

Knowledge of general office equipment such as copiers, printers, and office phones

Knowledge of tablet computers preferred