Sylvan Teacher - Part Time
About us
At 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 a part-time Teacher to join our team. We are looking for someone who is 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
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
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Math Program Teachers:
Four-year degree in a discipline requiring 3 or more years of college level math preferred
Comfortable with High School math such as Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, etc.
SAT/ACT, Test Prep, and Advanced Reading Skills Teachers:
Four-year degree or equivalent 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
Knowledge of remote meeting software such as Zoom, Teams, etc.
Knowledge of tablet computers preferred
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 abilities required.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Teaching Certification (Required)
Location:
Rock Hill, SC 29730 (Required)
Work Location: In person