What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Tutor position at Sylvan Learning?
Do you love kids? Interested in teaching? If so, read on!
Sylvan Learning of Findlay is a locally owned learning center serving a diverse group of K-12 students. We offer a warm, nurturing environment where students with a wide range of needs meet their educational goals. Our part-time instructors are the key to our success. We offer flexible schedules and participation in a vibrant learning community. You get to focus on the students. We handle all the parent communication, customer service, marketing and scheduling, leaving you free to do what you do best: Teach!
Benefits:
- No lesson planning
- No parent meetings
- Making a difference in students' lives
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive hourly pay
- Growth opportunities
Locations:
Findlay and Tiffin
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Greets students and initiates instruction to personally engage each student
- 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
- Manages the conclusion of each instructional session and manages the completion of learning log and transition activities
- 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 Tutors:
- Four year degree or equivalent required
- Teaching credential (current or expired) strongly preferred
- Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred
- Knowledge of phonics and reading comprehension preferred for reading teachers
Math Tutors:
- Four year degree required in a discipline requiring 3 or more years of college level math
Science Tutors:
- Four year degree required in a discipline requiring 2 or more years of college level science
Test Prep Tutors:
- Four year degree or equivalent preferred
- Strong academic credentials required
SKILLS 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