Tutor/Teacher - Part time
Sylvan Learning
Location
Paramus, New Jersey
Quick overview
The Sylvan Teacher is responsible for creating a positive learning experience by instructing students using Sylvan program materials and ensuring learning is personalized for each student. This includes preparing for sessions, engaging students, managing instruction time, and evaluating student progress.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students, coupled with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Essential abilities also include managing multiple tasks effectively, demonstrating flexibility, and having strong problem-solving and customer service capabilities.
Job description
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
- 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
- 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
- Completes certification training on each Sylvan program taught to students
- Skills and abilities required
- 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.
