Lead Teacher (Middle/High School) English / Math

Sylvan Learning Center Snohomish; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Sylvan Learning Center Snohomish is seeking a Lead Teacher who, with the Director, delivers Sylvan programs and ensures a high quality personal customer experience. The lead monitors student progress, meets with families, and coordinates with school teachers to apply classroom skills.

You will observe and coach staff, serve as center point of contact when the Director is away, and help manage daily operations. Evening and weekend availability and a commitment to ongoing learning are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field required.
• 1-2 years teaching experience preferred.
• Proven ability to engage and motivate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in a 3:1 or 4:1 classroom ratio.
• Deliver Sylvan instructional sessions that are balanced and robust.
• Lead conference activities with parents to maintain student enrollment.
• Set weekly goals with Center Director to drive sales growth.
• Ensure all teachers are trained and certified to deliver Sylvan programs.
• Partner with Center Director to run day-to-day operations including customer accounts.
• Motivate and develop staff with ongoing learning opportunities.
• Administer progress assessments according to Sylvan standards.
• Monitor student progress and keep families informed.
• Communicate with classroom teachers to align Sylvan programs with needs.

Skills

Student engagement

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

1-2 years of teaching experience preferred

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Lead Teacher along with the Director is responsible for delivering a high quality personal customer experience by ensuring that Sylvan education programs are delivered by teachers as designed and that the ongoing education needs of Sylvan families are met. To ensure a personal learning experience, the teacher monitors student performance, regularly meets with families, and connects with school teachers to help ensure the application of skills learned in the classroom. The lead teacher also observes and coaches the teaching staff, ensuring robust instructional experiences. When the Director is unavailable or not in the Center, the lead teacher serves as the point-of-contact for customers and manages Center operations. The lead teacher also communicates with the Center Director regularly to ensure quality and consistency of the customer experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teach students in a 3:1 or 4:1
  
• Sylvan’s Instructional Management guidelines and deliver instructional sessions that are balanced and robust
  
• Manages and delivers all conference activities such as preparing conference materials and meeting with parents to keep families enrolled in Sylvan
  
• Sets weekly goals with Center Director to drive sales growth
  
• Ensures that all teachers are trained and certified to deliver Sylvan programs
  
• Partners with Center Director to run day-to-day operations including customer account management
  
• Motivates and develops staff by providing ongoing learning opportunities
  
• Ensures initial and ongoing progress assessments are administered according to Sylvan standards
  
• Monitors student progress to ensure goals are achieved and ongoing family needs are met
  
• Establishes and maintains ongoing communication with classroom teachers to ensure Sylvan programs meet student and family needs
  
• Checks students in and out of the Center with particular attention to student safety and well-being
  
• Greets and assists students, parents, and potential customers according to Sylvan standards
  

We are looking for about 10-12 hours per week with a possibility for increasing more as we grow.

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.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field;
  
• Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred;
  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students to learn
  
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills
  
• Proven ability to discuss and sell Sylvan products and services to new and existing customers
  
• Strong organizational skills; Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible.
  
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

Salary

• Hourly rate of $18-$22/hr