Career Opportunities in St. Louis

Sylvan Teacher

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The Sylvan Teacher is responsible for creating robust learning experiences for students and evaluates student progress on each assignment.

Essential Job Functions
  • Prepares for each instructional session 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
  • Completes certification training on each Sylvan program taught to students
Language Arts and Study Skills Program Teachers:
  • Four year degree or equivalent required
  • State or provincial teaching credentials (current or expired)
  • Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred
  • Knowledge of phonics and reading comprehension preferred for reading teachers
SAT/ACT, Test Prep, and Advanced Reading Skills Teachers:
  • Four year degree or equivalent preferred
Skills and Abilities Required
  • Knowledge of tablet computers preferred
  • 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

Contact Judy Cornell, Center Director at 314-997-3035 or email your resume to jcornell.sylvanstl@gmail.com

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.

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