Part Time Teacher

Sylvan-Learning-Center; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sylvan Learning Center is seeking a Sylvan Teacher to provide a positive, personalized learning experience for students using Sylvan program materials. The teacher creates balanced and robust sessions, greets students, and delivers instruction according to Sylvan designs.

Responsibilities include preparing sessions, evaluating student progress, maintaining records, communicating needs to Center staff, attending trainings, and completing Sylvan program certifications.

Qualifications

• Four year degree or equivalent required.
• State or provincial teaching credentials (current or expired).
• Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of phonics and reading comprehension preferred for reading teachers.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Motivates students with Sylvan tokens given for specific achievements according to the Sylvan instructional management standards.
• Records and tracks tokens earned by students.
• 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.
• Attends periodic staff meetings and completes ongoing training as needed.
• Completes certification training on each Sylvan program taught to students.

Skills

Engage students

Strong communication

Time management

Team player

Education

Four year degree

Teaching credentials

Tools

Office equipment

Tablet computers

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Sylvan Teacher is responsible for creating a positive personal learning experience for students byteaching students using Sylvan program materials. Using the program materials, the teacher createsbalanced and robust learning experiences for students. The Sylvan Teacher evaluates studentprogress on each assignment, communicates this progress, and works with Center staff to ensurelearning 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
• Motivates students with Sylvan tokens given for specific achievements according to the Sylvaninstructional management standards
• Records and tracks tokens earned by students
• 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
• Attends periodic staff meetings and completes ongoing training as needed
• Completes certification training on each Sylvan program taught to students

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Language Arts and Study Skills Program Teachers:
  • Four year degree or equivalent required
  • State or provincial teaching credentials (current or expired)
  • Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred
  • Knowledge of phonics and reading comprehension preferred for reading teachers
• Math Program Teachers:

  • Four year degree required in a discipline requiring 3 or more years of college levelmath

• SAT/ACT, Test Prep, and Advanced Reading Skills Teachers:
  • Four year degree or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of general office equipment such as copiers, printers, and office phones
• Knowledge of tablet computers preferred

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 abilitiesrequired.