The Sylvan Teacher is responsible for creating robust learning experiences for students and evaluates student progress on each assignment.
Who We Are!
At SYLVAN Central Coast, we are a group of passionate individuals who have come together to provide an exceptional educational experience for both our students and parents. As educators, we seek to provide each student with a personalized academic journey that delivers efficient assessments, and meaningful instruction, in a manner that helps them move forward with clarity, confidence, and the resources to achieve their academic and personal goals.
Does this sound like you? Want to learn more? Then please read on.
What We Offer
At SYLVAN Central Coast we offer,
• a balanced learning/teaching environment that is welcoming, and comfortable for both our team-members, and students
• flexible work schedule
• a 1:3 teacher to student ratio
• personalized learning plans for each student, that are already prepped and ready to go
• an opportunity to develop your professional teaching experience
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
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
Math Program Teachers: - Four year degree required in a discipline requiring 3 or more years of college level math
SAT/ACT, Test Prep, and Advanced Reading Skills Teachers: - Four year degree or equivalent preferred
Skills and Abilities Required - Knowledge of general office equipment such as copiers, printers, and office phones
- 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
Please email your resume to Phillip.Toriello@SylvanLearning.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.