AddressSylvan teachers are responsible for creating a positive personal learning experience for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Reading, Writing and Math. All students are taught in a small student-teacher ratio, and using Sylvan program materials. We differ from other tutoring centres in that we provide you with the materials to teach. No lesson planning, parent meetings or take-home work!
We are looking for a commitment of minimum three days per week during the following times:
- Monday through Friday afternoons/evenings from 3:30-7:30pm
- Saturday mornings from 9:30-1:30pm
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, and records/tracks tokens earned by students
- Communicates specific student needs to centre staff
- Attends periodic staff meetings and completes ongoing training as needed
- Completes certification training on each Sylvan program taught to students
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Teaching credentials OR attending post-secondary (minimum 3rd year) with the intention of pursuing education
- Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- Knowledge of iPads, Zoom, Google Drive/Docs and Microsoft Word
- Have strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English
- Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students of all ages to learn
- Ability to multi-task and be flexible
- Have a reliable form of transportation
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
- Mask-wearing as a personal choice for students and staff
For additional information about Sylvan, please visit our website: www.sylvanlearning.com
