Tutor/Instructor

Sylvan Learning of Augusta

  • Summerville, SC
  • $12.00-15.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 29 days ago
About usAt Sylvan, we are building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity, and inspiring the love of learning. We believe education is everything. A child’s future depends on a solid education and a love of learning. We teach our students how to learn, so they build confidence and develop the skills needed to achieve success in school and beyond.Making sure learning clicks for each child isn’t always easy, but it’s exactly what we love. When you choose Sylvan as a career, you join a group of caring, bright, and motivated people who share a passion for making learning personal and inspiring kids to thrive. Join us in changing lives!Sylvan Learning Center is looking for part-time Teachers to join our team. We are looking for someone passionate about teaching, motivating, and developing students.The Sylvan Teacher is responsible for creating a positive personal learning experience for students by teaching students using Sylvan program materials. Using the program materials, the teacher creates balanced and robust learning experiences for students. The Sylvan Teacher evaluates student progress on each assignment, communicates this progress, and works with Center staff to ensure learning 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
  • Instruct students according to the design of the Sylvan programs
  • Manages students, tasks, and time to create a balanced and robust instructional session
  • Evaluate and record 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 the 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
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREDLanguage Arts and Study Skills Program Teachers:
  • Four-year degree or equivalent preferred
  • State or provincial teaching credentials (current or expired) preferred
  • 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 in a discipline requiring 3 or more years of college-level math preferred
SAT/ACT, Test Prep, and Advanced Reading Skills Teachers:
  • Four-year degree or equivalent preferred
Job Type: Part-time

Sylvan Learning of Augusta