The Sylvan Upper-Level Math 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
- 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.
Math Program Teachers: - Four-year degree is required in a discipline requiring 3 or more years of college-level math.
- Highly proficient and excellent communicator in Math Essentials, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and preferably Pre-Calculus
- Ability to adapt quickly to provide either in-center tailored program and/or homework support to high school students
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
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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