After School and/or Weekend Tutor

Sylvan Learning - Langley, BC; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A leading tutoring service in Paramus, NJ, is seeking a Sylvan Teacher responsible for creating a positive learning experience for students. This role involves engaging students in instruction, managing tasks, and motivating them through a rewards system. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a dedication to student success. This position offers a chance to impact students' educational journeys significantly. Join a team focused on personalizing learning for every student.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students to learn.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and customer service skills.
• Strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Greets students and initiates instruction.
• Instructs students according to Sylvan programs.
• Manages students, tasks, and time during instructional sessions.
• Uses praise and encouragement to engage students.
• Motivates students with Sylvan tokens for achievements.
• Manages conclusion of instructional sessions.
• Communicates specific student needs to Center staff.

Skills

Engagement and motivation skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem solving skills

Customer service skills

Team player

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 tutor 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

• 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
• 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 Sylvaninstructional management standards
• Manages the conclusion of each instructional session and manages the completion of learninglog and transition activities; Supports procedures to ensure student safety and well-being
• Communicates specific student needs to Center staff

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students to learn
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• 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 abilitiesrequired.