Center Assistant

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Windsor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Windsor is seeking a part-time Center Assistant to support instructors and learners in an after‑school center environment.

You will help run lessons, grade student work, manage front desk tasks, and assist with enrollment and events. The role may require weekday evenings and weekend hours depending on center needs.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate written communication skills preferred.
• Customer service minded individual.
• Proficient math skills a plus.
• Proficient in basic computer usage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional tasks as directed by the Center Instructor and/or Assistant Instructors.
• Support grading tasks and ensure worksheets and classwork are organized and completed.
• Handle front desk duties: answer calls, assist with enrollment and bookings, communicate with families.
• Prepare student files and relay messages to instructors in a timely manner.
• Support marketing initiatives and center events as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Math skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Center Assistants support the Company Center Instructor and/or Assistant Instructors in a variety of instructional and center management tasks. Job responsibilities are assigned by the Company Center Instructor and/or Assistant Instructors based upon the needs of each center. This position is part‑time and may require you to work evenings and/or on the weekend.

Early Learner/Primary Instruction

• Working efficiently and effectively with one or two younger or new Kumon students at a time to provide instruction through utilization of the Kumon Method and worksheets
• Ensure proper study habits and work skills are being developed and train the students in center routine
• Individualizing strategies for student development based on student goals and communication with Instructor
• On‑going assessment of student skills development
• Work closely with Instructor to develop and understand lesson plan and goals for each student in order to properly administer instruction individually

Grading

• Grading of student classwork, homework, and corrections and organizing of student worksheets
• Ensuring student classwork is completed and corrected to 100%
• Assessing oral reading ability with reading students and providing necessary feedback
• Provide assistance/guidance to students, as needed, adhering to Kumon Method standards and center procedures
• Provide Instructor with written or verbal feedback, as needed, based on student observations and/or student performance on worksheets
• Work with other grading assistants to create a balanced workload to ensure grading is completed before the end of class

Front Desk

• Answer incoming phone calls
• Communicating with students and parents during class‑time, addressing student and parental needs, professionally, quickly, and quietly
• Assist with book check in/out
• Booking Center Appointments
• Assisting with the enrollment process

General Responsibilities

• Relay messages and parental concerns to the Instructor or Assistant Instructor in a timely manner
• Prepare student files
• Develop own knowledge of Kumon method and worksheets
• Assist with marketing initiatives and retention events (ex: student awards, goal‑setting parties)
• Support customer service issues as they arise

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication skills, intermediate written communication skills preferred
• Proficient math skills a plus
• Proficient in basic computer usage
• Customer service minded individual