Academic Coach jobs in Cambridge, MA

DESCRIPTION

Are you passionate about education? Do you believe that learning should be personal and that every student deserves a quality education? So do we!

The Sylvan Academic Coach is responsible for creating a positive personal learning experience for students by teaching students according to the design of the Sylvan programs. Using the program materials, the teacher creates balanced and robust learning experiences for students. The Sylvan Academic Coach evaluates student progress on each assignment, communicates this progress, and works with Center staff to ensure learning is personal for each student.  

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT SYLVAN

• No lesson planning or prep. Arrive 15 minutes before your first session and leave when your students are done. No grading to take home.
• Flexible hours and consistent weekly scheduling. You tell us when you are available.
• No scheduling students or parent conferences. No worrying about collecting tuition or even talking about money. We set up and manage schedules, enroll new students, and meet with families every month.
• Make an immediate impact on academics and confidence. We see light bulb moments.
• Stay on a skill as long as needed. We can teach a skill as many times as necessary to achieve mastery.
• Try teaching new subjects and levels without the commitment. We offer paid training and ongoing opportunities to learn additional Sylvan programs.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Reading and Writing Program Teachers: 
  • Four-year degree or equivalent required
  • Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience required
  • Knowledge of phonics and reading comprehension required for reading teachers
• Math Program Teachers:
  • Four-year degree required in a discipline requiring three or more years of college level math
  • Minimum of one or two years of tutoring experience in Algebra 1 or 2, Geometry, Precalculus/Trigonometry, Calculus, or Statistics
• College and Secondary/Independent School Test Prep Teachers:
  • Four-year degree or equivalent required
  • Minimum or one or two years of tutoring experience in SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, or HSPT prep preferred
• Academic Coaching Program Teachers:
  • Four-year degree or equivalent preferred
  • Minimum of one or two years of tutoring experience in subject areas such as History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Foreign Languages required
  • Knowledge of study strategies for organization and time management, note-taking, test-taking, and goal-setting preferred

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.

Join our Sylvan team to begin inspiring academic success!