Tutor/Teacher - Part time - Sylvan Learning Center

Sylvan Learning Center - Santa Clarita • Santa Clarita, CA

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About The Position

The Sylvan Teacher creates a positive, personalized learning experience by teaching students with Sylvan program materials and providing balanced, robust instruction. The teacher evaluates and records student progress, communicates progress and specific student needs to Center staff, and works with staff to make learning personal for each student.

The role includes preparing for instructional sessions, engaging and motivating students, managing instruction and session transitions, and supporting student safety and well-being. Teachers attend periodic staff meetings, complete ongoing training as needed, and complete certification training for each Sylvan program they teach.

Requirements

• For Language Arts and Study Skills Program Teachers: a four-year degree or equivalent.
• For Language Arts and Study Skills Program Teachers: current or expired state or provincial teaching credentials.
• For Math Program Teachers: a four-year degree in a discipline requiring three or more years of college-level math.
• Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students to learn.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible.
• Strong problem-solving and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work as a strong team player.
• Knowledge of general office equipment, such as copiers, printers, and office phones.

Nice To Haves

• One or two years of teaching experience preferred for Language Arts and Study Skills Program Teachers.
• Knowledge of phonics and reading comprehension preferred for reading teachers.
• Knowledge of tablet computers preferred.
• A four-year degree or equivalent preferred for SAT/ACT, Test Prep, and Advanced Reading Skills Teachers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for each instructional session and gather appropriate materials.
• Greet students and initiate instruction to engage each student personally.
• Teach students according to the design of Sylvan programs.
• Manage students, tasks, and time to create balanced and robust instructional sessions.
• Evaluate and record each student's progress on program assignments.
• Use praise and encouragement to keep students engaged and inspired to learn.
• Motivate students with Sylvan tokens awarded for specific achievements according to instructional management standards.
• Record and track tokens earned by students.
• Manage the conclusion of each session, including learning logs and transition activities, and support procedures for student safety and well-being.
• Communicate specific student needs to Center staff.
• Attend periodic staff meetings and complete ongoing training as needed.
• Complete certification training for each Sylvan program taught.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time