After School and/or Weekend Tutor

Sylvan Learning; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

Sylvan Learning is looking for a Sylvan Teacher in Paramus, New Jersey, to create positive learning experiences for students. In this role, you will engage and instruct students using Sylvan's program materials, manage instructional sessions, and motivate students through recognition and rewards. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. Join us to inspire and encourage students in their learning journey.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greets students and initiates instruction to engage them.
• Instructs students according to the design of the Sylvan programs.
• Manages tasks and time for effective instructional sessions.
• Uses praise to ensure students are engaged and inspired.
• Motivates students with tokens for specific achievements.
• Conclusion management of instructional sessions and learning logs.
• Communicates specific student needs to Center staff.

Skills

Engagement and motivation of students

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 Sylvan instructional management standards
• 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

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 abilities required.